LifeQs

Abner Zalaznick

Answer one question or many - using words, photos or other media.

What will you miss most about Abner?

Barbara Zalaznick Schwartz
Today I am thinking of all the places dad took us on Saturday errands. Nassau McGowan (hardware store), Weasy's (plant nursery), The Bagel Store and Tabatchnik's (appetizing store) were next to each other, the German deli for cold cuts. Somehow he made all of this really FUN for little kids.
Lauren Zalaznick
I really miss his voice. His signature catch-phrases. His "Hi! Is anybody home" whistle. Calling us "lovey" or "darling" (dahling). Seeing his face!
Barbara Zalaznick Schwartz
The Rhodes 19 moored at Steppingstone Park in Kings Point. Sailing under the Throgs Neck Bridge and around the lighthouse. Once or twice continuing much further, under the Whitestone Bridge out to City Island in the Bronx for steamers. Sailing home, the beautiful sunset as we looked back west over the city. Coming about, Hard a-lee (for years I heard it as Heart O'Lee). Two shorts and a long to call the tender.
Lauren Zalaznick
She was named Dayzees (sp?)

Who were some of Abner's closest friends?

Lauren Zalaznick
In 1959, when Abbey and Gloria moved into 5 Parkside Drive, in Great Neck, N.Y., and their neighbors Miriam and Gene Halpert happened by (strolling down from 2 Parkside Drive) they became lifelong best friends. Now, in 2016, the Halperts still live in their same house, still 100% best friends with Gloria, emailing or speaking by phone at least once a day!
Lauren Zalaznick
Abbey's best friend-- for sure!-- was Gloria. He called her "buddy," "buddyboy," "lovey" (pre-dating Thurston Howell III, even). There were no boys' nights out or golfing vacations. Just time together almost always, when he wasn't at work.

What are some of the best selfies Abner took?

Lauren Zalaznick
Ahhhh, alas Abbey died too young for this phenomenon, and it would have entirely confounded him! Many a family photo was taken...with the lens cap still on!

What is the silliest photo you have of Abner?

Lauren Zalaznick

What made Abner happiest?

Lauren Zalaznick
No doubt: being married to Gloria! After that: before he had to quit, Marlboro Reds. And throughout his life, FOOD: luxurious hotel breakfast buffets, hearty Southern Italian meals.

What were Abner's favorite things to do?

Lauren Zalaznick
In the old days, smoke cigarettes! In all days, eat delicious food. Go to work. Play tennis. Sail our Rhodes 19', Dayzees. Sit in the back yard. Drink a cup of steaming hot black coffee on the beach. Garden.

What six words best describe Abner?

Lauren Zalaznick
Loving, Food, Tennis, Friendly, Work, ______________ friends and family -- can you fill in a 6th word?

What's your favorite picture of Abner?

What are you best memories of your time together?

What were Abner's favorite TV shows, movies, books or music?

What was Abner's favorite food?

Did Abner have a favorite phrase or common mannerism?