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ROBERT ZARIN Obituary

ZARIN--Robert,

dedicated family patriarch, businessman, and community leader, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Born February, 27 1946 to Miriam and Harry Zarin on the lower east side, Zarin was a devoted husband to his loving wife Jill. Zarin is also survived by his adoring and adored children David (Jill Cohen), Jennifer, Jonathan, and stepdaughter Allyson, grandchildren Micah, Lila and Asher. Zarin was loved by all, including his sisters Lenore and Zina, his sister-in-law Lisa, his brothers-in-law Marty, and Bill, numerous nieces, nephews, and legions of devoting and loving friends. Funeral Services will be held this morning, Monday, January 15, 2018, at 10:00am at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76th Street, NYC.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 15, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT ZARIN

16 Entries

Tracy W

August 27, 2020

May Bobby’s memory always be for a blessing.

Sue

November 22, 2018

Rest in peace......

Delia

April 4, 2018

Watching your relationship on Bravo always gave me such a warm feeling. Of course you were part of a tv show but I could literally feel the devotion you shared. You were so blessed to have found the love of your life and he will be with you forever. God bless you Jill.

Yvonne Little

February 4, 2018

Jill,
Shocked and saddened to learn the loss of your beloved husband. Condolences to you and your entire family.

Alice Militano

January 20, 2018

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Karen Bella Bolognese

January 17, 2018

I had this pleasure of meeting both Bobby and his lovely wife Jill for his birthday celebration at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas . A one time visit left me a life time memory of this kind man and the loving magic they had together .I had the same with my late husband and give my deep condolences to you Jill knowing your heart break . So few in this life are so blessed to have had a special person and a great love .Prayers are with you and your family .Karen Bella ,family friend of Georgie Levine

Ellen Girnius

January 16, 2018

We never met, but I felt like I was a part of the family.. A kind, gentle, soul a real mensch. Rest in peace Bobby.

Arlene Berman

January 16, 2018

Baruch Ashem Bobby is resting in peace now. Arlene Berman

Ray Popkin

January 15, 2018

The Zarin family was a great part of my life for many years.

January 15, 2018

To a kind and gentle man, RIP

Josephine

January 15, 2018

I offer my deepest condolences to the entire Zarin family on the loss of Bobby. May God bless all of you during this difficult time. Although i never met Bobby, i am a true RHONY fan and every time Bobby was featured on the show, he came across as a true, debonaire, civilized gentleman; a smart, effective and erudite professional; a strong and admirable family man; a trustworthy, loyal friend; and, an overall very loving, caring, down-to-earth and down-right good human being.
on the show, he always gave of his personal experiences freely and willingly. he never feared controversy but instead embraced it. he did so because he always knew how to expertly and fearlessly navigate it- all the way through- until everyone involved got to the other side together- a side of clarity and peace. he was eloquent, sophisticated and intellectually persuasive. he was good-hearted and liked to have good rapports with people. and, more than that, he loved nothing more than to teach others to do the same. he lived life honorably, full of courage and by untainted example.
in fact, I have learned A LOT from his sage advice over the years regarding friendships and people and social "skills" and the workings of the world- good and bad- in general. he was a man of light that saw the good in all situations. he always had a smile on his face, a firm hand shake ready and a warm invitation of assembly at all times and to all people, either from himself or through his up-standing wife, Jill.
at a few points across the RHONY show seasons, Jill Zarin would always affectionately say to all fans, "everyone come down to Zarin fabrics in NYC and come say hello to Bobby and have a cup of coffee with him." i always remembered that and i said to myself, one day i am going to go visit Zarin Fabrics in NYC and meet Bobby. unfortunately, i won't be able to do that anymore but i will always hold his warm and inspirational spirit dear to my heart. love you, Bobby!!! you have so many friends and fans that you did not even know about. always stay awesome, admirable and full of light, my friend. now, you truly are an angel. God bless you. xoxo

pat

January 15, 2018

I'm a fan and a patient at Sloan and spoke to you in August on the elevator. I have kept Bobby and your family in my nightly prayers.God be with you.

Marc Fink

January 15, 2018

Bob and I were good friends back in our days at the University of Miami. The running joke was that we were always in the library studying! We had some terrific times back in the day. We continued the camaraderie when we returned to New York after graduation. We did a lot of concerts beginning with our time at U. Notable was Eric Clapton at he Orange Bowl (if memory serves me), the Who at Lincoln Center's Philharmonic Hall, and dozens at the Filmore East. Bob was a good man. My sincerest condolences to Jill, his children and grandchildren, and his sisters.

January 15, 2018

May the God of all comfort bring you peace at this difficult time.

Teresa Haddix 79 Wyndemere Drive

January 15, 2018

Although I never met Bobby Zarin, as a viewer of the Real Housewives of New York City, I felt as though I could relate to him on a personal level. Of all of the housewife franchises, Bobby was by far the most down to earth and loving husband. He never seemed to be playing to the camera, he just was who he was, not pretending to be anything else. I was always touched by how much he truly loved, adored and respected Jill. It was obvious that their love story was not "made for TV", but was a true and abiding love that many people live a lifetime without ever experiencing. My heart goes out to his family, and especially Jill, the love of his life. I will keep you in my prayers in this difficult time. May God bless you all.

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