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Donald Zipin Obituary
Dr. Donald J. Zipin, May 31, 2025 of Philadelphia, PA. Loving husband of Susie (nee Kronenberg); devoted father of Lauren Silver (Rick Altman), Steven Safern (Tina), Melanie Zipin (Jeff LeBlanc) and Brian Zipin (Jennifer Lucy); Proud grandfather of Rafael, Zachary (Dominique), Matthew (Maria), Miriam and great-grandfather of Adriana, Jonah, Elena and Naomi.
“Let it be known that I thoroughly enjoyed my life, loved my wife and children, and all our friends dearly. That I be remembered as Dr. Zee. He tried. He died.”
Relatives and friends are invited to a service in remembrance on Sunday June 1, 2025 at 2:30pm at Joseph Levine & Sons 1002 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA. After the service, please join us for an informal gathering at the family home. Interment will be private in New York.
Arrangements made by Joseph Levine & Sons - Blue Bell
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