I can not believe Arthur is really gone given the number of times he claimed that he was near death. I worked with Arthur one summer at Sun Ray drug and it was indeed a hoot but I did not study pharmacy as many of our relatives did. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family. - David Zeitzer (cousin)
As a friend of Phyllis, I had many opportunities to be with Art when the three of us would go out to dinner or the theater. When Phyllis couldn’t go to see Hamilton, Art went with me and my friend Rona. We met at the theater and enjoyed dinner afterwards together. Art was always such wonderful company explaining about new construction downtown and giving advice on physicians, medication and any subject you wanted to discuss! He invited my husband and I to Shannondell to sample their fabulous breakfast when he moved there. I shall miss his lively conversation, sharp wit, and company on our outings. He was a wonderful, smart, loving man. - Susan Handis
Art looms large in my memories for his exuberance. His own invented slang terms that were better than anything my teenage peers could come up with. I remember him having a knack for gift-wrapping, of all things. I was in awe of his hobby of ushering for local theaters and getting to see so many great plays. He talked fast and thought fast and really never seemed to let anything slow him down. He was wonderful to be around. This is a very sad loss. - Rachel Darwin (nee Katz) - HS friend of Elliott
I met Arthur at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Temple University, Center City Campus, where I served as a Spanish instructor. Arthur always sat on the front row and participated vigorously, either posing questions or responding. Sometimes his responses were humorous, to everyone's amusement. He knew his fellow students by name and befriended everyone. After class some of us would reconvene at a coffee shop to continue socializing. Arthur shared with us many of his life experiences such as travel and interest in the arts. It was obvious that his greatest devotion was to his son Elliott.
Arthur endured many illnesses, but managed to survive them after treatment or surgeries. He was a winner!
Arthur enjoyed life to the fullest and took pleasure in celebrating his birthdays, either at his home or a restaurant. He was a great host. After moving to Shannondell he continued to maintain his friendships. Many of us were invited to join him for brunch, giving him the opportunity to introduce to us all the new friends he acquired there.
December 26 was the last day any of his friends heard from him. He was very careful during this pandemic and cautioned his friends to be vigilant. This was in keeping with his pharmaceutical background. We are devastated to learn of his sudden demise. We will never forget him. - Maria Luisa Delgado
I got to know Art several years ago when I had to take care of my cousin Sharon Cooper’s estate. He was extremely helpful and we became close. We would talk several times a day and I already miss his 7:30am phone calls to discuss politics. He was everything everyone said in his memory (at the funeral service). I could not talk on zoom because I get and got too emotional. I truly miss him and he was one of a kind. He was absolutely a people person and it showed. May he Rest In Peace and live on in your memories. - Ruthie Goldstein
Art did have a great sense of humor. I was fortunate to be his friend. He told me of his trip to Japan and Korea. He was so very happy that he had that time with Elliott. You were his pride and joy.
Another memory is that Art mentioned how he met each of his friends by name at his birthday party at Shannondell. That to me was amazing. He and I also had some nice chats when he was in the hospital. He was kind to let me visit with him.
Rest in Peace Art. Someday we will meet again. - Carol Conor (friend from OLLI Spanish class)
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