Stanley Zabar, co-owner of New York’s popular gourmet food store, has died.
He was 94 years old.
Zabar’s announced his death in a post on its Instagram account Tuesday, calling Stanley Zabar “the quiet force behind our family business.”
According to the post, Zabar worked alongside his brother, Saul Zabar, “to build upon and continue the vision of their parents, Louis and Lillian Zabar.”
Louis and Lillian Zabar opened the restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in 1934.
The cause of death was not announced, but The New York Times reported that Zabar died of cancer, citing his daughter, Dr. Sondra Zabar.
According to the Instagram post, Zabar worked behind the scenes at the world-famous store, and his “legal and financial acumen was essential in making Zabar’s a beloved New York City institution.”
According to the Times, Zabar handled the business side of the store but often appeared to greet customers. Saul Zabar, meanwhile, oversaw the store’s operations, enjoying his famous smoked fish and coffee. A third partner, Murray Klein, handled marketing for the store, it was reported.
Zabar and his wife, Judith Zabar, were also philanthropists, the outlet said in its post. The couple “dedicated their time and resources to the arts, education and culinary training,” it says, adding that they support Hunter College, the New York Public Library, Symphony Space, NYU Langone Health and the Careers through Culinary Arts program.
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