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Richard Zukin Obituary
Oct 7,1922 - Aug 22, 2021
Richard Zukin, born in 1922, passed away on August 22, 2021, at his home in Atherton. He was born in Los Angeles to Lena and Ernest Zukin and had twin brothers Paul and Arthur who preceded him in death.
Dick was a gentle gentleman; he was kind, thoughtful and loving with all who touched his life. He was generous, and known for his integrity, wisdom and skill in mediation. He had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed the friendship of fellow backpackers, campers and fishing buddies who planned annual trips. Dick attended UCLA and UC Berkeley. He graduated after serving in World War II as a pilot in the Troop Carrier division of the Army Air Corps. He also served in the Korean War. His business career was in real estate development and property management. Also, he was very involved in community affairs, serving on boards: Fair Housing in Palo Alto, the Institute on Aging, the building board for the Rhoda Goldman Plaza, The Anti-defamation League, the Bay Area Jewish Federation and Pajaro Dunes Resort.
He is survived by his wife Jean, sons Ken (Joan), Cliff (Debbie), granddaughters Hannah, Rachel (Kyle), and great-grandson Aidan. A daughter, Barbara, preceded his death.
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