Guilford Glazer Obituary

Guilford Glazer died peacefully on December 23, 2014 in Beverly Hills, CA at 93 years of age. Loving husband, father and grandfather. He leaves his devoted wife of over 47 years, Diane Pregerson Glazer, his beloved children, daughter Erika Glazer and son and daughter-in-law Emerson and Berta Glazer, and grandchildren Alexandra and Zachary Shabtai, and Aaron, Noah, and Stella Glazer. He is also survived by his large extended family and scores of friends and colleagues. He will be deeply missed. An extraordinary individual whose life reflects his commitment to hard work, love of his family and for the Jewish people. Guilford Glazer was an entrepreneur, visionary, and philanthropist. His life has impacted and touched on many of the major events of the 20th and 21st century. May his memory be a blessing. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Wilshire Blvd Temple, 3663 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Guilford Glazer

16 Entries

December 5, 2016

Dad, I sure do miss you. The anniversary of your death is near and it's always a tough time knowing I can't see you or speak with you. Love you always dad. Em

Gregg Sloate

December 18, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the fine family of Guilford Glazer, in particular Emerson and Erika, whom I knew, and Diane, whom I did not personally know but about whom I often heard wonderful things. Mr. Glazer and Emerson had faith in me in bringing me into their Torrance, California organization years ago, a faith that was equally returned.

GG, as he was affectionately known in the company to many of us, lived an unusually full life. He was known as a foremost real estate visionary, and even more importantly, as a great humanitarian and philanthropist who touched many lives worldwide. I was privileged to work for him and to learn from him, and the world is far better for his presence, and for his having affected so many of its occupants.

Best wishes and condolences to Mr. Glazer's family.

September 30, 2015

My condolences to you and your family Diane. Guilford touched our lives forever, he and my father roomed together at GW and it was he who introduced my father to my mother. He and my dad remained friends and in touch throughout their very long lives, and I was happy to have long conversations with Guil in recent years, full of reminiscences. Best warm wishes, Amanda Jacobs, daughter of Ephraim Jacobs and Flora Gill Jacobs

December 31, 2014

Guilford will always hold a special place in our hearts. The help and support he gave our family can never be repaid. He was a kind and generous man. Sincere condolences to Diane and the rest of the Glazer family From Jim, Kim and Connor Chapkis

Brandace Berger-Bruning

December 31, 2014

When I think of Guilford, I always smile as he was a dynamic "force of nature" with an idea a minute.....a rare and amazing individual who inspired me to strive harder and reach higher..... and I will always be grateful for his faith in me and his kindness to my mother. I was blessed to have worked with him for 33 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your lovely family.

December 30, 2014

How comforting to know that God is near to those who are broken at heart. (Isaiah 57:15) He can strengthen your family during this time.
Lh

Deanna Joe

December 29, 2014

So sad to hear about the passing of GG (as he was fondly known to me while working at Del Amo). My deepest sympathies to his family.

David Bachman, MD

December 29, 2014

Gil was a wonderful, generous man and will be greatly missed. Condolences from your cousins, the Bachmans: Lee and Gil Bachman, and their children David, Jeff, Glenn, Carol, and Barbara.

Jeff Gubitz

December 29, 2014

The Knoxville Jewish Community mourns
the passing of our friend and native son, Guilford Glazer. He was a friend of the Arnstein Jewish Community Center and the Knoxville Jewish Alliance. His philanthropy is noted in many projects at the AJCC. His most recent effort wad to help support the renovations of the preschool.
Deepest sympathy to Diane, Erika and Emerson. May his memory be for a blessing.

Steven Cai

December 27, 2014

Dear Mr. Guilford Glazer,

Our family will be eternally grateful for your support in employing our father for 30 years. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping him support us through school. We hope you had an amazing life and will rest in peace forever in heaven. We send our sincerest condolences to your family during this difficult time.

With warmest prayers and regards
Steven, Fallon, Michelle, and Jimmy Cai

Antonio De Girolamo

December 27, 2014

my sincere condolences to Erika and Emerson for the loss of their dad, I agree with Fred Bruning he was a very interesting man in his own ways, but was also a very generous man to his favorite charities, worked with him for 18 years leading his largest crew of workers at Del Amo Fashion Center, few of my employees are still there as I walk the new Mall occasionally, May he rest in peace from his fruits of his labor,
Tony De Girolamo former Supervisor of Food Operation at Del Amo and now Mary Star of the Sea Parish Ministries ....

Dan Walker

December 26, 2014

It was an honor and a privilege to have known Mr. Glazer. He possessed the true courtesy and charm that that only comes from a southern gentleman. He lived a long and successful life and he will be missed.

December 26, 2014

Dear Diane, i
May your wonderful memories of Guilford
sustain you as you mourn his passing.
All best, Karen Fishel

McCarthy

December 26, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)

Jack and Gitta Nagel

December 25, 2014

Our dear Diane, Erika and Emerson,
Please accept our deepest condolences and expressions of sympathy to all of you, now in these difficult days of your Shiva and your bereavement .This tremendous loss is not only to you personally, but to the entire community and Jewish World. Your beloved husband and father and grandfather , our dear Guilford, was a GIANT and will always be! We have been so privileged to have known him for more than half a century and even our children have always admired him for his COURAGE and OUTSPOKENESS,
on all subjects he believed in. We will never forget him, nor his brilliance. May the Almighty protect you from any more sorrow and may He give you the strength to continue his (Guilford's) legacy and may you dwell among the mourners of Jerusalem in Shalom. Amen.
In deepest Sympathy , but with all our love , your friends, Jack and Gitta Nagel

December 25, 2014

I WAS SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MY FRIEND AND HERO. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. I KNEW GUILFORD FOR MANY YEARS AND WORKED FOR THE COMPANY SO MANT YEARS AGO IN KNOXVILLE. I WROTE HIM A LETTER LAST WEEK TO SIMPLY SAY I HAD BEEN THINKING OF HIM. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. JAN FAY

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