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Herbert Zarrow Obituary

ZARROW--Herbert G., 82, beloved husband of Phyllis Roemer Zarrow for 57 years, father of Marla Zarrow and Charles Skidmore and Harry and Norma Zarrow and grandfather of Daniel and Lea Robyn Skidmore and Alexandra and Aaron Zarrow and dear brother of Raymond and Hylda Zarrow. Mr. Zarrow, CPA, was a founding partner of Zarrow, Zarrow & Klein PA. A revered magician, Herb's "Zarrow Shuffle" revolutionized card magic.

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Published by New York Times on May 13, 2008.

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Mary Ann Nikola

May 29, 2008

Dear Phyllis,
I was so sorry to hear of Herbs passing.He was a sweetheart.I am glad to have known him.
Mary Ann Nik (formerly of Dr.Halpert)

roxanne booker

May 16, 2008

DEAR PHYLLIS AND FAMILY
I'M SO VERY SORRY TO HAVE READ ABOUT HERBIE ,WHAT A SWEET KIND MAN. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND TO HAVE WORKED FOR YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE KNOW HE HAD THE BEST WELCOMING FROM AUNT DORIS AND GRANDMA ROSE! MAY YOUR MEMORIES AND FAITH GIVE YOU PEACE. LOVE AND SYMPATHY ROXANNE

Andrea Hypes

May 16, 2008

Dear Zarrow Family,
I have nothing but fond memories of Herbie and I consider myself a better person for knowing him. I was always amazed by his magic from the time i was little to adulthood.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
With Love,
The Hypes Family

Jon Alterman

May 16, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. I never met your dad, but the warmth that comes through in the YouTube video in which he demonstrates the Zarrow Shuffle is palpable. You are very much in our thoughts.

Jon Alterman, Kathy LaRiviere
Sam, Bella and Jed

Jane Sherrill

May 15, 2008

Dear Marla...
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Jane

Beth Altman

May 15, 2008

Marla:
You and your family have our deepest sympathies. I remember so well how warmly you have spoken about your parents.
Keep well,
Beth and Steve

Susan Rabinowitz

May 15, 2008

I can easily imagine what a wonderful man your father must have been because you are such a compassionate and warm person. The leaf does not fall far from the tree, after all.

Dennis Fischman

May 14, 2008

Marla, Rona and I are with you and your entire family in spirit. We wish you strength and consolation.

Larry Rich

May 14, 2008

Marla,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing.
Larry Rich (TBB)

May 14, 2008

Dear Phyllis & Family,
We worked many years with Herb
on our audits at Amerex Corporation.
We found him to be a wonderful
man and the true example of a gentleman. He will be missed.
Brian Justinger
Robert Fraser
Cathy Morris
Sandy Needham

Peter Cruz

May 13, 2008

Dear Phyllis and Family:

We are so sorry to hear of Herb's passing, and share your feelings of loss. He was a great human being.

Peter and Emily

Lois Kittner

May 13, 2008

Dear Phyllis and family:
Herb was a wonderful partner to you and a loving, devoted father and grandfather. A friend to many, he was also a mentor to magicians around the world. May his memory be only for a blessing.
With deepest sympathy,
Lois Kittner
Congregational Cantor
Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel

Cheryl Grossel

May 13, 2008

Our condolances to the entire Zarrow Family. We are priviledged to have known Herb, a gentle soul.

Marty, Cheryl, Lauren and Hailey Grossel

Claire Trifari (Elwood)

May 13, 2008

Dear Phyllis .. so sorry to read of Herb's passing. I'm sure he and my Dad are having a great magic reunion.

Jonathan Schein

May 13, 2008

My condolences on the loss of this gentle-man. I knew him from B'nai Brith. Sympthy to the entire family and a dear hello to Ray.

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