RITA ANN ZABERER

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RITA ANN (Hurchik), 88, of Coconut Creek, FL, passed way on August 31, 2009. Born July 27, 1921, in Phila. Graduated West Chester State Teachers College and completed post graduate work at Temple University. Taught English and Music in the School District of Phila. Married Charles N. Zaberer in 1955 and moved to Wildwood, New Jersey. In 1960 she and her family moved to Northfield, New Jersey. Rita and her husband opened Zaberers restaurant near Atlantic City in 1961. At its peak, the restaurant maintained over 350 employees. Mrs. Zaberer continued to operate the establishment until 1983. She also resided in Margate City, New Jersey, and eventually retired to Coconut Creek, Florida.
Rita was actively involved in a myriad of business, professional, and charitable organizations throughout her life, and received a number of awards in recognition thereof, among them: former President of Atlantic County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, Women's Division of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, and local chapter of Zonta International. She also served on the Board of Directors of Atlantic National Bank and Board of Trustees of The Atlantic City Convention Bureau. Mrs. Zaberer became the first woman to receive both Mainlander of the Year award and B'nai B'rith Civic Association Award, Atlantic City Chapter. Additionally, she was an active participant in Atlantic City-Puerto Rico Reciprocal Visitation Program, Betty Bacharach Women's Auxiliary, March of Dimes, and NJ Resort and Travel and Hotel-Motel Associations.
She is predeceased by her husband, Charles, who passed away in 1971. Rita is survived by her children: Francis, Christine Bland and Jon (Jack); her brother, John Hurchik; two grandsons: Jason and Brian; and her son in-law, David. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 11th, 11:00 A.M., at Blessed Sacrament Church, 11 N. Kenyon Ave, Margate. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to American Cancer Society, 626 N. Shore Road, Absecon, NJ 08201. Arrangements entrusted to and condolences may be left at: adams-perfect.com

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for RITA ZABERER

8 Entries

Karl Mulle

January 3, 2010

To Fran, Chris and Jon.

I have been googling Zaberer's and taking a trip down memory lane, when I read about your mother. I am sorry for your loss. You will never know how many lives she touched. If it wasn't for her I would never have been able to experience your father's vision. I still remember the sausage appetizers. I ate so many I always spoiled my appetite by the time my steak arrived, so there were always great left overs. It was without a doubt the best eating memory of my life. God bless you all. Karl M

Doug Garner

November 12, 2009

To the Zaberer clan, I was young when my father worked for your establishment. My father started out as a car jockey, and ended up with a pair of gold painted boots when he left, painted by his buddies he worked with. He ended up as a kitchen manager along with head chef Sam Hunter. We have many oil paintings compliments of Carl Rosner. My memories are very fond of running around that enormous place. My father was a very close friend of Tom Kennedy who was a manager of the establishment. My father ended up being the manager of Charlie Pumpernikles across the street.. I have many fond memories of this era. To the Zaberer family I am saddened by your loss. Stay strong and keep that drive that your mother and father had that made them so sucessful in their endevours.
Sincerely
Doug Garner Jr

LTC Dave Ling (USA-Ret)

October 23, 2009

To the Zaberer kids. I worked for your folks from 1969-1971 mostly in the parking lot for Tom Kennedy while waiting to go in the Army. It was a wonderful character building experience. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Joe Rossi

October 11, 2009

God bless the Zaberers'.
I worked for Ed Zaberer's restaurant in North Wildwood as a kitchen helper.
In addition to other duties I worked on a steam table garnishing plates for the head chef on the steam table.
The compassion that Ed Zaberer and his son Donald had for their employees was unparallelled.
The hard work ethic that they cultivated and instilled in me was invaluable to me and helped me achieve my dream of becoming an attorney later in life.

Joe Rossi

Martha Bland

September 9, 2009

Chris, Your mother was quite a lady! I will miss talking with her when she visited you and David. I will particularly miss laughing at "Candy" and "Granny Z" going at it. Candy will miss playing with her. Your mother was very proud of you. Sympathy to you, Francis and Jack.
Mom Bland

September 9, 2009

Fran, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Alissa Giegerich McLenna

Linda Haley

September 7, 2009

Francis, Christine and Jack,

Thinking of the three of you. Some of my fondest memories were of working at Zaberer's for your parents. I was just visiting a former employee on Sunday in Florida and your Mom's name came up and we did not know at the time that she had passed. Your Mom started alot of employees to become volunteers for charitable organizations, especially the American Cancer Society. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Haley

Fulginiti Families

September 6, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to Francis, Christine and Jack. We shared many memories with your
Mom and Dad. They were remarkable people and did so much for the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.

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