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BEN TATAR Obituary
On Thursday, November 29, 2012. Beloved son of the late Annie and Irwin J. Tatar; brother of the late Leah Drosnes, Mimi Boston and Dr. Morris A. Tatar; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews and one great-great- niece. Friends may meet at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 10 a.m. and then proceed to B'nai Israel Cemetery for 11 a.m. Graveside Services. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc.
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Audrey Glickman
November 25, 2013
I really feel we should have some form of Ben's book published. I had helped him work on it many years ago, and it stuck with me as a piece of history that should not be lost.
Rest in peace, Ben Tatar, of blessed memory.
September 25, 2013
I was out of town when I learned of Ben's death and was unable to attend the funeral.
I met Ben at Pitt through Pitt Players and remained friends with him all through the years. For many years he lived in the Kingwell apartment, built by my grandfather. Ben and I used to talk about that. Such a typical Pittsburgh connection.
Ben was a most kind and gentle soul gifted with talent and an exquisite voice. May he rest in peace.
Carole Cohen
Lethia (Diana) Bowie
June 16, 2013
Worked with Ben at old Jcpenney's corporate head quarters in NYC around 1980 or 1981. Such a sweetheart. Rest in peace Ben
Audrey Glickman
February 14, 2013
We will all miss Ben Tatar for a very long time. Of course, the Dream Never Dies. Now, who will finally publish his book of the same title?
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Jack Levine
December 6, 2012
To the family of Ben Tatar,
I remember Ben as an old classmate of his at Schenley High School. A great guy, fun to be around. My memories include social events with him, the days he worked at a soda fountain in Oakland, and many years later seeing him at Schenley reunions. I'm glad I got to see him perform at Carnegie-Mellon and have lunch with him afterward. He will be sadly missed.
December 5, 2012
It was an honor to have worked with this veritable legend when I was JCC Theatre Chair and to have acted for this font of wisdom when he directed "Beau Jest" and to have ordered a creative puzzle from him. He will certainly be missed. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
December 3, 2012
An old and good friend. Harry Green
Allie Narvol-Miller
December 3, 2012
Dear Bonnie and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle. He was a very intersting man with many stories. I have known him for a long time from coming to our office. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Irwin Goldston
December 1, 2012
Ben, being your friend not only while living in Pittsburgh but while visiting from Ft. Lauderdale was always something I looked forward to. You were enjoyable & pleasant to be with, and quite interesting to listen to, especially those dramatic life experiences. Ben, my friend, you will certainly be missed but never forgotten. May you forever rest in peace.
Tenez
December 1, 2012
Im so sorry to hear this. Mr tatar was a great man and touched many people with his personality as well as with his career. Rest with god you will be deeply missed!
Art Ettinger
December 1, 2012
Ben was a fascinating man and a terrific friend. He truly lived his dreams, having a wild career that spanned several decades. His friendship meant the world to me. I miss him already.
December 1, 2012
"Dr. Bonnie"....Our deepest sympathy on the death of Ben.
Elliott and Rita Kleinman
December 1, 2012
Uncle Ben
You were 17!years old when I was born and have always been an inspiration for independence, self expression, acceptance of all people and compassion.
It has been a pleasure to watch you reinvent yourself and you will be missed as a constant in our lives.
Barbara ( Drosnes) and Eugene Jones
Leon Levitt
December 1, 2012
We have lost a unique and wonderful friend and, for me, first cousin. There will never be another like him. Condolences to my felllow family members and to the many friends who mourn him.
Ben Tatar's last birthday party
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar's last birthday
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar with Allana Sleeth
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar's 80th birthday with Allana Sleeth and Michael Todd Schneider
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar with Art Ettinger
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar on a movie set in 2006
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar on the set of the movie Eugenie
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar with Ava Gardner at a Las Ventas bullfight
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar with Jackie Gleason and Ed Sullivan
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Ben Tatar
Art Ettinger
November 30, 2012
Harry Rodis
November 30, 2012
Ben'family -Although a couple of years younger than me and in my sisters class at Schenley I remember Ben as an outgoing and very talented person both in school and afterwards. I extend my condolenses to his family on his passing. Harry Rodis
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