Buddy Allen
Buddy Allen of Riverdale, N.Y., died on March 21 at home.
He was a noted theatrical manager, representing artists such as Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna, Aliza Kashi, Rip Taylor, and Reni Santoni ("Poppi" from Seinfeld). He also managed the Spinners, seven-time Grammy Award-nominated artists, for 32 years.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Connee; a son, Steve, the executive director of the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne; and three grandchildren, Matt, Jon, and Rachel.
He was encrypted at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Miami, Fla. A memorial service was held at the Riverdale Temple, where he and his wife were members for over 50 years. Rabbi Emeritus Stephen Franklin presided.
William Bell
William Bell, 80, of Weston, Fla., died on April 16 at home after a long illness.
Raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Passaic, where he lived for over 25 years. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He was the former co-owner of Bell Container Corp. in East Rutherford.
Predeceased by a son, Alan, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Norma, née Henman; his children, Mark and Adele Bell, David Bell and Anne Drennen, Sharon Bohm, and Bruce Slepian; his siblings, Freida and Ira Berkowitz, Roslyn Wellner, Cele and Rich Brateman, and Harold and Joan Bell; and grandchildren Mason Bell, Valentino Maselli, Frank Maselli, Andrew and Sara Bell, Dylan Bell, and Aidan Bell.
Contributions may be sent to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2810, Chicago ILL 60601-1905.
Arrangements were by Jewish Memorial Chapel in Clifton.
Ethel Klein Guest
Ethel Klein Guest, 89, died on April 18 at the Bayonne Medical Center.
A lifelong resident of Bayonne, she was one of seven children of the late Dora and Paul Klein. After graduating from Bayonne High School, she went into women’s retail clothing and founded Kitty’s Dress Shop on Broadway in Bayonne with her sisters. Later, she opened Variations with her husband and daughters. She supported Hadassah, B’nai B’rith, State of Israel Bonds, Mizrachi Women, Jewish National Fund, and the Bayonne Jewish Community Center.
Predeceased by her husband, Alex, she is survived by four daughters, Susan, Rene, Floretta Glinsky, and Harriet Blum; and five grandchildren, Randi, Jason, Justin, Brandon, and Alex.
Graveside services were held at Baron Hirsch Cemetery in Staten Island, N.Y.; arrangements were by Gutterman Bros., Bayonne.
Michael Lebson
Michael Lebson, 66, of Woodbridge, died on April 17 at home.
Born in Englewood, he was predeceased by his parents, Beatrice and Isadore, and is survived by a brother, Robert, of Connecticut.
Arrangements were by Eden Memorial Chapels in Fort Lee.
Howard Reinert
Howard Reinert, 80, of Hackensack, formerly of Teaneck, died on April 21 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck.
A retired stockbroker, he was a past president of the Jewish Center of Teaneck and was very involved with United Jewish Appeal and State of Israel Bonds, both in Bergen County.
He was a founder of Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County in New Milford.
Predeceased by his wife, Marilyn, he is survived by a daughter, Abbe Rosner of Teaneck; a son, Michael, of New York City; a brother, Jerome; a sister, Evelyn Britt; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements were by Eden Memorial Chapels in Fort Lee.
Morton Reinstein
Morton Reinstein, 74, of Oradell, died on April 17 at St. Josephs Hospital in Wayne.
Born in Weehawken, he was a self-employed CPA in North Bergen and the founder of New Horizons Beauty School in West New York. He was a past president of Temple Sholom in River Edge and the Oradell Swim Club. He was also a member of the American Heart Association.
Surviving are his wife, Marion, née Bergen; a son, Richard; a daughter, Beth Brooks; a sister, Muriel Taub; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Eden Memorial Chapels in Fort Lee.
Bernard Zembow
Bernard Zembow, 86, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Englewood Cliffs, died on April 17 in Florida.
Born in Sieradz, Poland, to a family of nine, he was one of three brothers who survived the Holocaust. He owned the Zembow Embroidery Company in West New York for more than 30 years and was a longtime member of the Jewish Community Center of Fort Lee and the Knights of Pythias. He supported United Jewish Appeal and State of Israel Bonds. In addition, he traveled to revisit Jewish sites in Poland, the Holocaust Museum in Washington, and Yad Vashem in Israel.
Predeceased by his brothers, Nathan Zembowsky of Sunrise, Fla., and Monyik Zembowsky of Russia, he is survived by a daughter, Michele Zembow, and granddaughter, Kaydi, of Maplewood; and a son, Gary, of Santa Monica, Calif.
Donations can be made to American Jewish World Service designated for Darfur or a charity of choice.
Graveside services were held at Beth El Cemetery in Paramus; arrangements were by Gutterman-Musicant Funeral Directors in Hackensack.