Saul Zabar

Saul Zabar
Born(1928-06-04)June 4, 1928
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 2025(2025-10-07) (aged 97)
New York City, U.S.
Spouse
Carole Ann Kishner
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(m. 1968)​
Children3
MotherLillian Zabar

Saul Zabar (June 4, 1928 – October 7, 2025) was an American businessman and principal owner of Zabar's delicatessen. He was the son of its founders Lillian and Louis Zabar.

Zabar died on October 7, 2025, at the age of 97. He was described as "a true New York legend" by New York City mayor Eric Adams, and honored by the MTA with a poster at 79th Street subway station.

References

  1. 1 2 "Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97". The New York Times. October 7, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  2. ↑ Staff, ToI (October 8, 2025). "Saul Zabar, iconic NYC Jewish grocery's main owner for over half a century, dies at 97". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  3. ↑ "MTA pays tribute to Saul Zabar at 79th Street subway station - CBS New York". CBS News. Retrieved October 11, 2025.