Robert Kenneth Zack

We write this with such deep sadness... a sadness that is so hard to bear. My husband, Robert Kenneth Zack died on October 21, 2024. He was the love of my life. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 1, 1943 and grew up in Great Neck on a family compound with his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. What a wonderful childhood! Bob and I met in 1960. It was love at first sight for both of us. We were married 5 years later on May 2, 1965 and on October 25, 1967 we were blessed with our son, Justin Robert. I had 64 years with this amazing man and yet it feels like it was not enough. There was nothing he couldn't do, nothing he couldn't fix, no fight he wouldn't fight. One day we were pulling a boat out of the water when the trailer's axle broke. I knew he would figure it out and very soon we were back on the road again. Then there was the other time when our well broke. After working on it a couple months and unable to fix it, he spent the rest of the summer singing "I fought the well and the well won". He was such fun and made everyone around him laugh. Somehow he connected with all the people he met. They would talk and talk. Bob was his own person... a free spirit. He did what he wanted, without trying to impress others. He started Bear Collision, a well-respected Auto Body Shop. All his customers loved him and were so upset when, after 15 years, he decided to close the shop and move on to work on our rental properties. In 1986 we headed to North Carolina and spent so many wonderful years traveling between there and NY. He loved the water, fishing and his boats; he had at least 10... each and every boat had special meaning to him. He also loved my Mother and she loved him... not like a son-in-law, but like a son! Bob was such a devoted husband and father, and was always willing to help anyone in any way. In 2011, Bob was going through doggy withdrawal, so we got a Havanese. Scooter and "his Daddy" were best buddies. Scooter never left his side for 13 years. Our pup is also having a difficult time right now.

Rest in peace my love. You will forever be in Justin's, Scooter's and my heart. Until we meet again, With love and kisses, Meg and Justin

It was Bob's choice not to have a funeral, but we would like to celebrate his life with you at a Memorial Service on a future date. We will be in touch . In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated to Wildlife Rescue Center, 228 West Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 (WildlifeRescueCenter.org) 631-728-4200 . Please note "In memory of Robert Zack", 26 Ridge Rd, Southampton, NY 11968.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.