Darrell M. Zaslow
Date of Funeral:
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Time of Funeral:
9 am
Funeral Location:
Levinson Chapel
Cemetery:
Eretz HaChaim Cemetery - Bat Shemesh, Israel
On March 1, 2017, Darrell M. Zaslow; cherished husband of Sherri Zaslow (nee
Rosenthal); loving father of Dorie (Yirmiyahu) Lauer, Janna (Dr. Aryeh) Henesch, Levi
(Shoshana) Zaslow, and Joshua (Baatsheva) Zaslow; dear brother of Dr. Michael
Zaslow, Lisa Segelman, and the late Jeffrey Zaslow; devoted grandfather of many
grandchildren; beloved son of Naomi and the late Harry Zaslow; adored son-in-law of
Jules and the late Dorothy Rosenthal; dear brother-in-law of Amy Zaslow, David
Segelman, Sherry Zaslow, and Barbara and Carmen Morano. Also survived by many
loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson
Lane on Thursday, March 2, at 9 am. Interment Eretz HaChaim Cemetery - Bat
Shemesh, Israel.
Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Jewish Caring
Network (Gevuras Yarden), 122 Slade Avenue, Suite 100A, Baltimore, MD 21208 or
Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund, c/o Janine Chapman, 2723 Woodcourt Rd, Baltimore, MD
21209.
In mourning at 6216 Wallis Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, beginning Sunday
afternoon through Thursday morning.
Golda Shira
Mar 1, 2017 06:13 PM
Bs"d Sherri & family, so sad. Last time I saw you all was Jeffrey's z"l Levaya. Right before
I came here, to Yirushalayim. My heart, my hugs, my prayers are with you all. Boruch
Dayan Emet.
Jane Kaufman
Mar 1, 2017 08:43 PM
Dorie and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I feel like you were suffering each day with
him when I saw you at TA.
Marcia and Stephen Greenfield and Frieda Miller
Mar 1, 2017 09:17 PM
Sherri,. Please accept our condolences upon the passing of your beloved husband, Darrell
Zaslow. May his memory be for a blessing and you and your family be comforted among
the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Eileen Berman
Mar 1, 2017 09:20 PM
Dori ,Sherri,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. What a kind wonderful person.
He will indeed be missed by so many people. May his memory be for a blessing.
Vichna Belsky
Mar 1, 2017 09:43 PM
Dear Sherri and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Darrel's passing. He was a great man who
influenced so many people for the good, and his legacy continues to live on.
May Hashem comfort you and your family among the mourners of Tzion and
Yerushalayim.
Ruby Grossblatt Katz
Mar 1, 2017 10:03 PM
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father. Your whole
family welcomed my daughter into your home when she needed a place to stay and
Janna, your beloved father gave her much encouragement. I'm sorry I didn't know him,
but I appreciate his kindness. No words can take away the pain of your loss. Just please
know that I care.
Stephan H. Goldstein, Esquire
Mar 1, 2017 10:22 PM
I was shocked when I first heard of Darrell's illness and am now terribly saddened that I
have lost a dear friend and the world has lost such a wonderful man. I know that "his
memory will be for a blessing" because he was such a special person to all those he met.
My condolences go to Sherri and Darrell's family.
Ilene Heneson
Mar 1, 2017 11:06 PM
Sherri and family;
I was very sorry to read of the passing of your husband, father, grandfather, brother and
son. I know he will remain in your hearts and live on through you.
May you be comforted among the mourners of Israel and Yerushaliam.
Glenn Berger
Mar 2, 2017 07:33 AM
Sherri and Family,
I am deeply saddened for the loss of your beloved husband. I only had the pleasure of
meeting him a few times at Tudor Heights, but I could tell he was a good man. He
married you ! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your lovely family.
Bracha Strimber
Mar 2, 2017 08:18 AM
Dearest Dorie, Sherri,Moshe and family,
My very deepest prayers go out to you. There are no words of comfort sufficient, but
Darrell is a truly beautiful soul and he will surely sit by the Kisey Ha Kodesh. My Avi will
be there waiting to greet him.Sending love and strength...
Ted Levin
Mar 2, 2017 08:26 AM
I am totally stunned!
Yechiel Levin
Mar 2, 2017 08:48 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing person and father and his positive legacy
is highly evident by his extended family. Baruch Dayan Emet.
Ellen Simpson
Mar 2, 2017 09:01 AM
The Zaslow family was a great part of our journey as Baalei Tshuva. Our friendship is and
always will be from the heart even if we don't see each other as much. We have fond
memories of Darrell. I wish the family Koach during a very hard time.
Michael and Wendy Margulies
Mar 2, 2017 09:30 AM
With our deepest sympathy, we share in your sorrow. Darrell was a wonderful man,
dedicated to Judaism. When we lived in Bucks County, we always looked forward to our
encounters.
Alison and Juliana Lynch and Family
Mar 2, 2017 10:25 AM
Hello Sherri and Josh, I cannot imagine the devastation you have experienced to lose
such a bright and shining star in your lives and to those around him. We so cherish the
strength that both of you emanate even while you were losing a pillar in your lives. I pray
that with that strength you will cry and laugh and cling to the incredible memories you
have and turn further toward Hashem even as you despair in the unknowable ways of
Hashem and the giving and taking of life. May your family continue to cherish one
another and accept support from a community that loves you! Your family gives so muchallow yourselves to bathe in the love and support around you at this difficult time. Love to
you.
Fayga Grossblatt
Mar 2, 2017 10:43 AM
As I sit here in between nursing classes watching and listening to the beautiful words
shared by family members and friends, I am in shock. I was so distraught to hear the
news of Mr. Zaslow's passing, and did not know he was even sick. As I send my love and
condolences to Sherri, Janna, Dorie, Levi, Josh, and extended family, I want to also
apologize that I haven't been there for any of this. I feel blessed to say that I personally
got to have a relationship with Darrell, as Sherri and he opened their home to me in
Baltimore when I had none. Making me feel like family, always giving me tremendous
chizuk, and truly just making me feel like I could accomplish anything, is something I will
always cherish about this wonderful man. Perhaps my favorite story is when Mr. Zaslow
was sitting on a bench on park heights ave enjoying the weather. He witnessed a car stop
at a light, roll down the window, and throw a can down on the ground. Getting up from
the bench without hesitation, he picked up the can, walked over the the car, and knocked
on the window. Handing the can over he stated confidently, "I'm sorry but you just can't
do this here." This to me signifies the type of person he was. He cherished all living
things and inspired others to be great...in a way that was firm but gentle. Thank you Mr.
Zaslow for being like an Uncle to me. I know it is sad for your family and all those on
earth who were lucky enough to know you, but I have no doubt you will bask in all G-ds
glory now and we shall see you again speedily in our days!
Miriam Yudkoff Lloyd
Mar 2, 2017 11:22 AM
Sherri,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. He sounds like an amazing
person as are you. You have been so wonderful in your care for the residents at Peregrine
Landing and I appreciate all the help you have given my cousin Saul
Nadine Silverman
Mar 2, 2017 11:55 AM
My deepest condolences to your entire family on the loss of Darrell. My thoughts and
prayers are with the family.
Nadine & Wayne Silverman
(former members of Tifereth Israel- Bensalem)
Michael Cohen
Mar 2, 2017 12:50 PM
Sherri and the whole Zaslow family, I was so saddened to hear about Darrell's illness and
passing. All of you were instrumental in my movement to yiddishkeit. Darrell's brilliance
and warmth was always inspiring. I wish that we could have reconnected before he
became ill. You and your family reflect what a mensch he was and I am certain the his
naches was overflowing and will continue to be from all of you. I have no doubt that when
he stands before the true judge, he will need to do give little argument. His impact on
this world was and continues to be immense. May you be comforted among the mourners
of Zion.
Sandy & moshe avidan
Mar 2, 2017 01:06 PM
To the zaslow family, I'm saddened to hear the loss of a wonderful friend, Family man and
husband to Sherri, To your family my deepest condolences from the Robbins family & the
Avidan family may you find peace in Hashem
Glen and Leslie Morris
Mar 2, 2017 02:17 PM
My wife and I were so very saddened to learn of Darrell's passing. Not only the family,
but the world will be diminished by this loss. A very dynamic, loving and caring person
who gave so much to multiple communities.
Hillel and Loni Goldman
Mar 2, 2017 03:39 PM
We extend our deepest condolences on this profound loss for your family. May your
family only know from good things in happiness and good health.
Stacie Guenther & family
Mar 2, 2017 05:20 PM
Sherri & family: my deepest sympathies. Darrell was a wonderful and kind soul. I will
truly miss him. We were truly blessed to have him in our lives and he will forever be in
my heart.
Sharon Reichlyn
Mar 2, 2017 09:46 PM
Sherri,
I was sorry to hear about your husband's passing. I remember him with a smile, on a
family walk with Lucky at Lake Roland.
Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Sharon Reichlyn
Stephanie Becker
Mar 2, 2017 11:38 PM
Bs"d to the entire Zaslow family. It is with astonishment that watching the entire funeral
speeches on line...seemed like a fleeting moment. Janna and Josh spoke from the heart
and captured their father's ways entirely. Sherri you have our love, and prayers with you.
Boruch Dayan Emet
Miriam Goldfarb
Mar 2, 2017 11:41 PM
Dear Zaslow Family--we have the fondest memories of ALL of you in Bensalem... At TI, in
the early '80's you and Darrell were the coolest among the teachers in the Hebrew
School... At KBS, you and your home were the center of its creation. We will always
remember Darrell for his kindness and teachings. May his memory be a blessing. Allan
and Miriam Goldfarb
Susan Schehr
Mar 3, 2017 08:32 AM
Sherri,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Donna Klein McDermott, Marple Newtown Class of 1971
Mar 3, 2017 10:39 AM
The dashing Darrell was my "costar" in the Junior Class Play and one of our partners in
crime in Mrs. Swing's infamous Junior Year English class in which Darrell and I sat side
by side.
Though I have not spoken with him in nearly a decade, my heart is broken by this loss. I
remember the beautiful Sherri well from Junior High and will be holding you and the
family up before the Holy One of Israel that you may know comfort and peace.
Morton M. Esterson
Mar 3, 2017 11:06 AM
Our synagogue and our community has lost a very dear friend.
Sincere condolences to his family'
May his memory forever be a blessing.
‫יהי זכרו ברוך‬
Karen Ulmer Pendergast
Mar 3, 2017 11:47 AM
Many condolences to everyone in the family on the loss of Darrell. I worked with him on
many different cases over the years and he was always gracious and pleasant to work
with even though we were on opposite sides of the cases. We were working on a case
together when I learned he was ill and I am very saddened by his loss. He was a good
person and an excellent attorney and I will miss him.
Tony DiGioia
Mar 6, 2017 09:44 AM
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Darrell for over 20 years as his publisher. I
always enjoyed speaking with and meeting with Darrell through our many projects
together. Darrell was a kind, warm person; a friend who always had a smile and a
positive, can-do attitude. I admired his meticulous attention to detail and his strict
adherence to his principles. He never let us down; you could always depend on Darrell. I
am saddened by his passing. He is gone much too soon and I will miss him.
Steven and Jane Levson and family
Mar 6, 2017 11:16 PM
Dear Sherri & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. As we approach Purim, we remembered how Darrell
came to visit me in the hospital 20 years ago on Purim. Concerned that I wouldn't hear
the Megilah, Darrell came to the hospital to read it to me. He fulfilled two mitzvahs that
day. He proceeded to read the Megilah to me loudly. The other mitzvah was that act
resulted in me getting a private room.
More recently Jane and I had the opportunity to have Darrell accompany us at the City
Hall Recorder of Deeds office in Philadelphia. Not only did all the 'workers' know Darrell,
he managed to expedite our mission as well as provide us with a history lesson on the
origin of City Hall. Such a wealth of knowledge Darrell was.
Jane often encountered Darrell at her Township of Falls Municipal office when he came in
to conduct business. After kvelling over his beautiful family Jane always offered him
kosher food as there would be nothing else kosher around but he never would partake.
What we will remember most though is that when we first became observant, you
graciously had us for Shabbos or Yom Tov meals. What he told us is what we
remembered most "You can go to the 'fakakta' mall anyday. You don't need to be there on
Shabbos". From that we realized he was right, and we thought of him often saying that.
His words were a turning point for us.
He will be missed by our family and may his memory be a blessing.
Bonnie Rakoczy
Mar 7, 2017 10:05 AM
I was devastated to receive the news yesterday afternoon of the passing of my first boss,
mentor, and friend, Darrell Zaslow, Esquire. I was fresh out of high school (1989), he
offered me a job in his Langhorne office. I presently manage a South Philadelphia law
firm’s litigation department. I owe this career to Darrell. I have spent the last 24 hours
just thinking about everything he taught me legally but mostly about the passion I have
for this career. He had the same passion. I recall always wanting to feel that way when I
would watch him at Township meetings when he was the Solicitor for Bensalem
Township, and saying to myself, someday you will feel the same passion he does for this
work. I do. I thank him for that passion. I was blessed and able to tell him that when I
saw him in April of 2016.
Gottheil Family- Canada
Mar 8, 2017 10:39 AM
Our cousin Darry was always full of light. He had a spark in is eye as a child that he
never lost. he spread light wherever he was. We will cherish our memories of him always
Scott and Julia Engel
Mar 10, 2017 05:59 AM
Dear Sherri, Naomi and family, I served on the HAPCO board for nearly 20 years and had
the privilege of seeing Darrell in action each month. His impassioned arguments before
Philadelphia City Council and his presentations before the HAPCO board were thorough,
concise, and always well crafted. He was an extraordinary attorney and orator, and the
consummate professional. He also had the knack of making people feel great about
themselves and invariably heaped praise upon them so that they could feel positive. On a
very personal level, he drew me back into Judaism about 10 years ago having remained a
"cultural" Jew these past 45+ years. He could sense my yearning to re-engage and he
gave me a book by Senator Joseph Lieberman called The Gift of Rest. It speaks to how the
average person can re-identify as a Jew and what I read drew me back into the journey of
Judaism. I will be forever grateful for that as will the many people impacted from
Darrell's gesture to me. Julia and I also had the privilege of having the final Shabbos
dinner at Harry and Naomi's summer home in Ventnor before it was sold. I was so
honored that he invited us and in fact, I was the 10th person at Shul that night when a
man was in need of one more person to make a Minyan for his wife who had just passed.
This and the great discussions from the Shul back to the house and over dinner that night
is something that I will always cherish and will stay with me forever.
While he was taken far to soon, his positive impact on so many people will have exceeded
what most people achieve in multiple lifetimes. May his memory be a source of peace and
encouragement to all that knew and loved him.
Marcy Garb
Mar 17, 2017 05:47 PM
Dear SherriJust heard the terrible news...my heart is reaching out to you. I know your wonderful, big
family (especially the grandchildren) will give you much comfort and your community will
provide support.
May Darrell's name be for a blessing.
Gary and I are wishing you much strength,
Marcy Garb
PS if you want to write to me I'm [email protected]