Jack Zuckerman

Jack Walther Zuckerman, 83, of Saratoga Springs passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 12, 2021 listening to his favorite Billy Ocean songs. Jack was born on May 12, 1938 to the late Josef and Henrietta Schattner Zuckerman in Vienna, Austria at a time when the world was making it very difficult to exist as a Jew. As a child, his family was taken from him and he was only able to survive thanks to the kindness and daring efforts of Father Bruno. He was able to be ferried to safety to the United States. Throughout his life, Jack sought to rebuild what was taken from him and to create opportunities for others. Using the United States Army Air Force as an opportunity to leave the Hebrew Orphanage in Newark, NJ, he traveled the world. In his travels he found in himself, despite the hardship of his upbringing, a huge charismatic force that earned him quick friends and companions for life. From this came his first marriage to Nuala Lawlor and the foundation of family. Jack and Nuala brought into the world three children and lived with all of the trappings and complexities that were there to experience as a family in the 70's. Always the entrepreneur, Jack took full advantage of whatever business venture he put his mind to, and he enjoyed great success that allowed him to pursue a life of work and play with his second marriage to Monna Bender. Now enjoying the life of grandchildren and frequent skiing- a hobby that became a lifestyle when he took on the role of ski instructor that he kept into his early 80's. In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his eldest son, Joey Zuckerman. Jack is survived by his children, Lea Osborne, David Zuckerman, Ursula Hall; eight grandchildren, Danny, Dara, Hannah, Noah, Sarah, Sophia, Griffin and Declan; four great grandchildren, Christopher, Jethro, Ada and Ira. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373) by Rabbi Donald P. Cashman. FACE COVERINGS AND CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED. Burial with military honors will be held at a later date at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, 184 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.