LOUIS ZEIDEN Obituary
On Friday, October 5, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Friedman Zeiden; devoted father of Barbara and David Mayl of Scottsdale, AZ, and Howard and Kathleen Zeiden of Baltimore, MD; cherished companion and best friend of Harriet Lewis; brother of the late Max Zeiden, Saul Zeiden, and Esther Klahr; loving grandfather of Eric and Sharon Mayl, Stephanie and Eran Mahrer, Jennifer and Joshua Pila, and Alexis Zeiden; beloved Zadie of Rachel and Jacob Mayl, Mikaela, Zoe and Noah Mahrer, and Zachary and Gabriel Pila. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Zeiden a Pittsburgh native spent his professional career in the menswear industry where he owned and operated Zeiden's in Beaver Falls for over 20 years. He was active in the business and Jewish communities. Upon his retirement in 1988 Lou returned to Pittsburgh where he continued to serve the business and Jewish communities. Over the years Lou received many honors and awards including the David Ben Gurion Award, the ZOA Citation of Honor, Menswear Retailer of the Year, and was an Eight over 80 honoree. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Visitation two hours prior to services (12 Noon - 2 p.m.). Interment B'nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Riverview Towers, 52 Garetta Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or B'nai Israel Cemetery c/o Adat Shalom Synagogue, 368 Guys Run Road Cheswick, PA 15024 or the charity of your choice.
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Anne Rose
October 1, 2019
Lou Zeiden was the most gracious man I have ever met. As my sister's Father in Law he was present for all of the major events, and he opened his home to us when our father passed away. I feel truly blessed to have known him.
October 18, 2012
To the Zeiden Family,
You have my very deepest sympathy. Lou was so wonderful and such a sweet person. I'll miss his visits to Lally & Company. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jeanine Romano
Receptionist
Lally & Co LLC
Janet and Charlie Pelegrini
October 10, 2012
Our Dear Friend Lou was a joy to see routinely at our Italian Restaurant, F. Tambellini's. Lou and his close friends would join us for dinner beore eack theatrical performance that they would attend in Downtown Pittsburgh. I have his number on my speed dial as he phoned me so often. It was the greatest pleasure to meet most everyone of the Zeiden Family for Lou's third Bar Mitzvah. That was truly a joyous event! My heart and my Love go to you all, his beautiful family and friends. His smile always warmed the room. Janet and Charlie Pellegrini
andrea correia
October 10, 2012
We had the pleasure of sitting behind Lou for several years at the Steeler games .We were so fortunate to have met him.He was such a nice man.Our sympathy goes out to Harriet and Lou's family. Our section at the games will truly miss him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Dave and Andrea Correia
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October 10, 2012
We had the pleasure of sitting behind Lou at the Steeler games for several years. He was a wonderful person and we are so fortunate to have met him.Our sympathy goes out to Harriet and all of Lou's family.Our section of seats at the games will truly miss him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Sincerely Andrea and Dave Correia
Ron Moidel
October 9, 2012
Barbara, David, Howard, & Kathleen,
Please accept my very deepest of sympathies about the passing of my "Uncle Lou" & your unmatchable father. He meant more to me than you will ever know, so I'm sure he meant much more to all of you. He made an impact in all the lives he touched, & will be sorely missed. Although he lived a good long life, it's hardest to lose someone of his quality & magnitude. He will always be remembered as the patriarch of not only the Zeiden family, but my entire family. I will visit him regularly in his new resting place.
Janice Faller Schermer
October 9, 2012
Howard and Barbara,
When I think of your Father, the words that come to mind are that he was a "can-do" guy. Whatever the task, Lou Zeiden could be counted on to bring a professionalism to the job and to lead the pack and get things accomplished. Whether it was his wizardry at sales on Seventh Avenue at Zeiden's or organizing the aliyahs from the bima as he looked over his half glasses at the congregation in Beaver Falls or his multitude of activities in the Valley or in the East End, Lou's hard work and generosity of spirit never flagged. His was a model of a life well-lived!
October 9, 2012
As an extended member of Lou's family I was truly blessed. Lou was a gentleman and a wonderful person. My deepest condolences to Howard and Barbara and their families. It is truly a passing of an era.
Anne Rose, Front Royal, VA
October 9, 2012
Barbara, Howard and families,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your Father. I have such wonderful memories of both of your parents, dating back to the 1950's. Lou was always there for the Soodik family and we will never forget it. He was a true mensch. May his memory be a blessing to your family.
Marcy Rosengarten
Lynne Moidel
October 8, 2012
I just want to let you know how much I thought of your father, grandfather, cousin, uncle and friend. He will always be remembered as a distinguished, elegant, and intellectual human being, and a true gentleman, in all respects. He was a person to be respected for all he accomplished in life, and sorely missed, but greatly honored.
My true condolences; Lynne Moidel
Earl Fingerman
October 8, 2012
A special Man came into my life for a few
years about 45 years ago, when I first Broke into the Men's clothing Industry and around the same time My wife Roslyn were married. He stood out as I look back upon my path of memories as one who really cared. My deepest condodolences to his family.
Sandy Bliss
October 8, 2012
Howard,
I have such fond memories of your parents.
Your Dad was always keeping his eyes open for new suits for me even when I moved to New York.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
October 8, 2012
Howard, Barbara, and family, you have our deepest sympathy in this difficult time. I remember those days in Beaver Falls and Lou was a pillar of the Jewish community there. He was kind to my mother during her time at Riverview Towers. My Lou be for a blessed memory in your time of grief. Sincerely, the Tenor family.
ettie Perilstein
October 8, 2012
barbara and family, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Please accept my deepest sympathies, my thoughts are with you all.
Lou Gatto
October 7, 2012
Lou was a great family man, ambitious, and friend to so many. He always treated me especially like one of his own. I will miss him!!!!
Phyllis Schwartz-Isack
October 7, 2012
Barbara, so sorry to learn of the death of your father. Wishing you strength during this trying time.
October 7, 2012
Our warmest thoughts are with you.
Howard, we all have fond memories of your dad. I just watched his youtudbe passover movie with emotion... and an admiring smile.
Roger, Catherine, and Emily.
bonnie dietz
October 7, 2012
Harriet and family God bless all of you Lou will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him .rest in peace
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