Darryl Perlin was a friend of mine.
He and his wife, Linda, both graduates of UCLA, were married 52 years. Linda and their three daughters and grandchildren survive.
I met him when newly elected District Attorney Stan Roden hired him — a decision that was so significant for all who knew and interacted with Darryl. He worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Santa Maria, and then in Santa Barbara, where he remained for the rest of his wonderful, energetic, and successful career, spanning almost 35 years, until his retirement.