"Saul Zabar, co-owner of the famous gourmet market, Zabar's, has passed away in Manhattan at age 97. His daughter, Rachel Zabar, confirmed his passing on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, after he was hospitalized with a brain bleed (via The New York Times). He is survived by his wife, Carole Ann (née Kishner); children Aaron, Ann, and Rachel; four grandchildren; and brothers Stanley and Eli Zabar."
"Zabar was born in Brooklyn to Ukrainian parents on June 4, 1928, so he was still a child when his family moved to Manhattan and opened a humble store on Broadway and West 80th Street in 1934. Originally only 22 feet wide, Zabar's became known in the neighborhood for its high-quality smoked fish. It also carried a wide variety of goods that catered to families in the area, particularly the Jewish community."
Saul Zabar, co-owner of the Zabar's gourmet market, died in Manhattan at 97 on October 7, 2025, after hospitalization for a brain bleed. He is survived by his wife Carole Ann (née Kishner), children Aaron, Ann, and Rachel, four grandchildren, and brothers Stanley and Eli Zabar. Born in Brooklyn to Ukrainian parents on June 4, 1928, his family moved to Manhattan and opened a small store on Broadway and West 80th Street in 1934. The shop became known for high-quality smoked fish and goods serving the Jewish community. Saul took over in 1950, leaving college plans, and helped transform Zabar's into a Manhattan culinary institution.
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