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2022
ROBERT ZUCKERMAN Obituary
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for ROBERT ZUCKERMAN
Rosanne Lucarelli Miranda
August 8, 2025
Robert a dear happy uplifting person with so much care and attention to details in his photography. I'm saddened to just get this news. Many prayers for his family .
janet planet
June 21, 2025
Can't believe it's going to be 3 years. The world is missing your artistry. If this makes it to Roberts brother, please text any up and coming events honoring Robert. He made a significant difference in my life. Yanet Iturralde Santana 973 517-6483
Madeline
June 20, 2025
Hey, Bob. Always thinking of you, especially so close to the anniversary of your passing. You would have been 70 this past May 29th. It's hard to believe you're not here, and I miss our conversations and your jokes, of which you seemed to have an unlimited store. I don't know how you remembered them all! Once in a while, I came up with a joke that made you chuckle, and that made my day. I was blessed to meet you at such a young age, at your age 24, watched as you grew and evolved over the years, and call you my friend for over 40 years.
Toast
June 27, 2024
i met robert on 'escape from la', but really got to know him on 'the sorcerer's apprentice'.
people call me 'toast' because i have a gang that hands out french toast and hugs around the world. it makes sense to me that robert and i would gravitate to each other because of the kindness he actively put out.
his kindsight book is a treasure for me.
my wife brandy and i went to one of his photo shows back in 2015. here they are together. i wish i had joined them.
we miss you robert. you are and always were an angel.
love toast and brandy
Leslie Aronsohn
June 20, 2024
Well, big bro, I got the message from legacy.com to remind me that you passed on the 23rd, but of course I remembered, just as I remembered our mom passed today, June 20th, 2017 and our beloved Patti-poo, also passed on the 23rd, as you did, but in 2017... I love and miss you guys with every fiber of my being each and every day, forever and always....as do countless others, but not as much as me. I did something today, which is exactly something you would do, paying it forward to shine a spotlight on and help an up and comer, so to speak, in the industry. He helped me, as well, with this 'gift'.
I'll know the results in the next couple of days and hopefully, from heaven, you'll be able to see: you would love it!
During the last couple years of your life you said to me often that I was the strongest person you've ever known, if it's true that the ones we love can see what's happening here on earth, then you know what happened with MJ, but I lived to tell...many times remembering how you kept telling me how strong I am. You made your mark here on Earth and you made a difference.
I can't tell you how many times I've gone to pick up the phone to call you and or mom, and of course even though Patti couldn't talk, I miss visiting with her next door, where we used to live. Plain and simple, I just love you guys and miss you with all my heart. xoxoxo "Sis"
Madeline
June 20, 2024
Hi Bob,
I had dreams early this a.m. revolving around you. You were telling me about driving in a car with some guy named 'Daniel.' I was also telling someone in the dream how your two upper front teeth became (so charmingly) overlapped the way they were. You had told me the story of how that happened years ago, and I was telling someone in the dream that story. You looked good in the dream - younger, strong, happy. I hope wherever you may be, that you are, indeed, that way. Frequently thinking of you and miss you and your friendship very much. I still have all your letters to me from our 20s, which I treasure. I read a few recently. You are in my thoughts frequently and fondly.
Yanet Iturralde Santana
June 10, 2024
Thinking about how amazing it was that a person as talented as Robert existed on Earth. Even for a little while.
Madeline Aronson-Friedman
April 29, 2024
Bob was an early boyfriend in our early 20s, and remained a dear friend until his passing. I remember when he let me know 15 years prior to his passing that he had Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease. He handled the news like the great warrior he always was, persevering in spite of the diagnosis with his photography and his life, of which he didn't waste a minute. Bob, in perpetual motion, but also stealthy, thoughtful and quiet - this is the way I remember Bob. I attended many of his photography shows over the years in both NYC and Florida, always astounded at the number of people who came to support him as his friends. My birthday was this past week-end, and I sorely missed Bob's annual phone call or text to me, wishing me a happy birthday and Zey Gezunt. He told the best jokes, and I enjoyed laughing with him. Bob's greatest legacy is not only his photography and his great talent, but his devotion to his family - his mother Margot, who was an amazing and generous person; his sisters Patti and Leslie; and his brother Paul. I was fortunate to spend some time with his family as well as with Bob over the years. The last time I saw Bob was at Golden Glades just before COVID hit. I had intended to visit him with my husband, who Bob also befriended, once a month. Once COVID hit, that was not possible. So, we texted, and talked on the phone. When Bob passed, I was already up north where I live during the summer months. I was at Bob's funeral, which was one of the most difficult funerals I have ever attended. Bob, my friend of over 40 years, I miss you and think of you often.
Dan Michel
January 9, 2024
I still miss you my friend. I think about you often.
Dan Michel
June 26, 2023
Robert,
I still miss you. I haven't deleted you from my contacts. I can't bring myself to do it. Whenever I hear a good joke, my first instinct is to call you.
Dan
Paola
June 22, 2023
I think of you very often dear, dear Bob...
Leslie Aronsohn
June 20, 2023
Bobby..."Robert Gene"..."Boo-Boo"..."big bro": it's your "Sis"... Friday, June 23rd, 2023 will be one year since you left to join Mom and Patti... I still can't believe it. I still pick up the phone because I always have something to tell you. I still keep your apartment neat and guard your possessions. I have been in touch with the many, MANY people you know all over America, all over the world...NOW I know who you were always talking to on the phone or messaging with on your laptop... you have touched so many lives and made so many lives better....you never made an enemy. Attached is the photo you took of me, Mom and yourself in the mirror...or as you liked to say, "mirra".. imitating Mom's Brooklyn accent. I can't believe, except when you caught me on circumstances like that, that I never let you take my photo....THAT wasn't too bright of me! Your photos are revered all over the world. I love and miss you, Bobby, with all my heart... and then some. xoxoxo
Indirah Ambrose
February 25, 2023
Robert was a brilliant, generous, talented man of honor and a dear, dear friend. His legacy will continue on because he poured himself into his art. His legacy transcends time. I offer my condolences and deep respect to the family. Warmest regards, Indirah Ambrose
Paola Barbaglia
November 22, 2022
Robert carissimo amico, you will be with me forever.
Splendid glorious soul , bravissimo artista e fotografo.
I can´t think we met 40 years ago in NY.... I `m sure you have the best light in the Sky .
Beth
October 9, 2022
Robert befriended my son, KP, who was trying to get on the set of Transformers when they were filming in Chicago. He was very kind to a curious high-school kid who wanted to know everything about the world. KP called me at work and said he wanted me to go to dinner with them -- he liked Robert and wanted me to meet his new friend. Like any protective parent, I was skeptical and a bit scared; my uninhibited son made "friends" with everyone. We met up for sushi and I could instantly see why KP liked this guy. His kindness was authentic; his heart was in the right place -- Robert was a truly good person. I am glad he befriended my son and that I was able to know him. KP passed away unexpectedly last year. I hope their spirits were able to meet up again, making new adventures and telling new stories in a new/better world...
Alyxx Morgen
September 13, 2022
Heartfelt condolences. Dear Sweet Zuck, I hope your resting in peace. I will miss you, 1 of my favorite coworkers. Alyxx Morgen
Wanda Marti
August 23, 2022
A wonderful man, talented artist a genuine human being. May he Rest In Peace. My deepest condolences to his family.
Gail P Dubov
August 1, 2022
There are rare souls that bring a brighter light to the universe. Robert was one of them. From the first time I met him in NY, I knew he was moving through this world at a higher level. He touched so many through his photographs, his kind words and his love. How lucky we were to have met him on his journey...
Maria Ayub
July 26, 2022
I saw Robert in Florida in May, and later called him to see how he was doing. He had such courage in dealing with illness. His kindness and support was a reminder of the better world we all want. May you Rest In Peace Robert.
Maria Ayub
July 25, 2022
The last time I saw Robert was back in May, in Hollywood (FL), and I later called him to see how he was doing. He had enormous courage in dealing with his illness. He was such a warm and vibrant soul. His memory will be always alive as a reminder of how some people remain beautiful, regardless of what happens and how life plays itself. May Robert Rest In Peace.
Leslie Aronsohn
July 22, 2022
Bobby, July 23rd, 2022, exactly one month since you left this Earth to join Mom and Patti...what better tribute to you than this photo I found on Facebook that you took of your dear friend, and it happened to have been posted on your birthday...so many people loved it, as so many people loved you. Paul will be out here tomorrow, because we want to make sure all your stuff is locked up and safe, because we know how important your stuff was to you and it is very important to us, because it's all we have left of you. Love you, big bro, and love to you Mom and Patti xoxoxo
The Altris
July 11, 2022
The day we found out Robert had died my son and I took a walk after dinner. The sky was so photo worthy. My son said that the sky looked so beautiful because Robert was so special.
Leslie Aronsohn
July 5, 2022
Hi, Bobby, the photo attached is of the guy, (actor?) whose photo was the last photo you posted hours before you became unresponsive, I used that post to inform all of your friends, he recently wrote a nice tribute to you, but it's up to him if he wants to share it on this legacy.com, but you've had many many tributes and photos and condolences from so many people that loved you and miss you. Nobody, however, misses you more than your sister... it's' so quiet here without you, I miss the 'noise' between us. I protected you in life and I will always continue to do so, you deserved respect and not to have your feelings hurt. Of the hundreds of people that thought nothing but the best of you, there are maybe three bad seeds, but your sister is here to set things straight. I love you, Bobby, and rest in peace, and know that I've always got your back, and I love you too, Mom and Patti. xoxoxo
Iggy and Jean Font
July 1, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Robert´s family and loved ones. He was truly a gem; generous with his time and talent and so very inspiring. His friendship will be cherished by so many, including us. Robert gave us a priceless gift of his photography in a session to celebrate our marriage back in 2012/13. It´s hard to believe we won´t hear anymore of his inappropriate corny jokes. Rest In Peace friend.
Leslie Aronsohn
June 29, 2022
Bobby, Bobby, Bobby... I can't believe that I can't talk to you, and I keep reading your obituary over and over cuz I can't believe it, but there was a picture, you know the picture, we've discussed it many times, when you were about 9 or 10 years old and I was a baby sitting on your lap with my hand on your cheek, and a bow in my hair, I wish I knew where that photo was but I had discussed with you that we should do a version of that side by side as adults...admittedly, that would be kind of weird, me sitting on your lap as an adult, but I'm kind of weird and so were you. Well, my Bobby, you were with me at the beginning and I was with you at the end. As weird as our relationship was, you became my best friend. I miss everything about you, and everything about Mom and Patti.. you're all together now, I'm not quite sure why I was the one left behind, but I love you all with all my heart. xoxoxo
Dan Michel
June 28, 2022
Robert, we met more than thirty years ago. From the moment we met, I knew you were the most evolved, gentle, and spiritual person I´d ever met. Your talent as a photographer and compassionate humanist is undeniable. You endured your illness with unflagging good cheer. For the last three years, we´ve been sharing a joke almost every day. I´ll miss you. I love everything you were and everything you stood for.
Jennifer Altri
June 27, 2022
Thank you for inspiring me to see the beauty in the mundane and the humor in the seriousness. I will miss you, my friend.
Leslie Aronsohn
June 27, 2022
Rocky misses his 'Uncle' Bobby and wonders why his 'mommy' is crying all the time now. We selfishly wish you were still here, but we're glad you are no longer suffering. xoxo
Leslie Aronsohn
June 27, 2022
First there was Bobby in California, Mom, Leslie and Patti in Florida and Paul in New Jersey. Then there was Bobby in Florida, minus Mom but Leslie and Patti were there and Paul in New Jersey..3 days later there was just Bobby and Leslie in Florida, Paul in NJ. Now 5 years later to the date there's just Leslie in Florida and Paul in New Jersey, and no more smiles. Out hearts are broken, Bobby.
Nikou
June 27, 2022
Again my deepest condolences and sympathy to Robert´s family and friends....
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Nikou
June 27, 2022
He was some kind of beautiful... I told @juliacostin about Robert, one of the most rarest hearts, kindest, humble heads and gifted individuals we had the privilege to know for over a decade.... The word humility comes to mind ... when I think of Robert... for now I will revisit this post when I have the rest..... Robert will be missed by all of the lives he touched... he certainly touched ours as a dear friend and mentor of mine....TBC... he photographed "boo boo" my kitten, when I adopted her in 8/2020...sharing these memories....and many more of when he got you to laugh and smile in even a virtual photo session. That´s not easy to do...he was naturally gifted at making people comfortable... I would love to attend the service in NJ on behalf of Julia and myself... I live in NYC area so please don´t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Madeline Aromson-Friedman
June 27, 2022
My very heartfelt condolences to Bob´s family. I had the pleasure and honor of friendship for over four decades from Bob, Margot and Patti. Margot and Patti attended a shiva call for my mother in 2009. Bob and I spoke on the phone about a week before his passing. I learned many invaluable life lessons from Bob, Margot and Patti, and also learned from Bob the components of good photo composition, which I try to employ to this day, even when taking a photo from my mobile. I hold very many wonderful memories of them in my heart and mind, including relaxing summer days at Jones Beach in the 1980s with Margot, Patti and Leslie; choffee pie (Margot made the heck out of that!); Steak-Ums; and, Margot´s favorites, iced coffee and a foot bath. Love to you all.
Leslie Aronsohn
June 26, 2022
This is how I'll always remember and think of you, Bobby xo your 'sista'
...that was me mimicking you mimicking Mom's mom's Brooklyn accent and my Jersey accent
Leslie Aronsohn
June 26, 2022
Bobby, it's your sister 'bothering'/loving you from Florida to New jyersey, from New Jersey to heaven and from here to eternity: you were and I were basically all each other had left out here in Florida after our mom and sister passed away 5 years ago and now you guys are all together, I loved and love you guys more than anything in this world; it is beyond devastating and I cannot put in words what it's like to be here without any of you. Bobby when you needed consoling you pretended I was Mom and when I needed consoling I pretended you were Mom. Who is going to console me now? Who am I going to be on the phone with 24/7 listening to your ridiculous jokes over and over, our wacky conversations, our sad conversations, just all of our conversations. I keep playing that video that you took of you, me and Mom singing happy birthday to somebody.. it's such a happy video, we were all laughing and you were beatboxing and we were just being a ridiculous selves.. it just brings me comfort to see both of your faces and hear our voices and to remember a time when we were all happy. Bobby I miss you I wish you were here but may your generous/loving/busy soul please now rest in peace. As always I love you to the moon and back.. please remind that sentiment to Mom and Patti as well xoxoxo
Freda Maryanoff
June 26, 2022
Robert was so kind and generous. I was so honored to know him. He never complained about his situation-only shared many jokes with me. Rest in peace dear friend.
GHH Jewish Museum Germany, Maxine Neuman, Reinhard Humburg, Valeria Geritze
June 26, 2022
GHH Jewish Museum Germany, Maxine Neuman, Reinhard Humburg, Valeria Geritze
June 26, 2022
Leslie Aronsohn
June 26, 2022
Bobby, this is a photo obviously of you, Patti, Mom and me in Florida, and now it's just me. I miss you more than words can say and love you all to the Moon and back.
GHH Jewish Museum, Maxine, Reinhard, Valeria
June 26, 2022
Heartfelt condolences to Robert´s family, his beloved sister Leslie and brother Paul.
It is with great sadness to learn about Robert´s passing. And we promise to hold Robert´s spirit, generosity and talent dear to our heart and continue working in his legacy here at Jewish Museum `Gustav-Hüneberg-Haus´, in the middle of Germany.
Yesterday we had a cello concert by Maxine Neuman in our Mikveh (built around 1450). Robert, you loved the cello play of Maxine, who you knew from New York and took her head shots. This past concert you were in our hearts and Valeria read a poem of Holocaust survivor Rose Ausländer in your memory.
the moment
I have nothing but
the night out of
100 x 100 fog light years.
I have nothing but
the hour out of
60 x 60 seconds.
I have nothing but the moment.
the moment is my creation
the bridge of my dust spirit to my star spirit.
the moment is my wing
to the wing of the next moment.
I have nothing but the wing.
I have nothing but creation.
I have nothing but the moment.
Photo shows us thinking of you, Robert, besides your "PLANET PORTRAITS" poster. Thank you for everything you did to make this planet better.
Arno Walprecht, Joachim Geritzen (chair person of GHH Jewish Museum, Volkmarsen, Germany)
Maxine Neuman, Reinhard Humburg (New York City and Warburg)
Valeria Geritzen (photo)
Leslie Aronsohn
June 25, 2022
Bobby, this is your sister, after Mom and Patti passed, it was just you and me here in Florida. We depended on each other, needed each other, laugh together, cried together, argued, but always loved one another. You had requested that every life-saving measure be taken on you, and Paul and I signed every form and paper to not only honor your wishes, it would be honoring ours, as all we wanted was to see you happy again, always on your laptop, taking photographs, always on some important phone call and ordering to go food. It just doesn't even seem right that I can't call you up right now to have one of our wacky conversations. Bobby, your gazillion Facebook fans and friends and people from all over the world were praying for you and sending love and now they are truly devastated, but not quite as devastated as myself. I love you, Bobby, miss you more than words can say, and please know I'll check with your Chinese restaurants and Amazon to see if they deliver in heaven. May your happy, busy soul now rest in peace. xo
Misty ford
June 25, 2022
My dear sweet friend and fave photographer,you graced everyone with your love and energy. you will be deeply missed .fly high with the love you,misty
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