Alvin Zidell

Alvin Zidell passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February 22nd, 2022 ,after 93 years filled with laughter and love. He was adored by all who knew him and will be remembered fondly for his generous spirit, sense of humor and love of his alma-mater football team, the Texas Longhorns.

Alvin was born October 30, 1928 ,in Temple, Texas, to Pearl Ada and Harold Irving Zidell. As a young boy, he began working as a shoe salesman in his father’s store in Taylor, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas, he moved to Dallas to launch a career in real estate, which spanned over 50 years. Alvin’s passion for his family was both unmistakable and limitless. He adored his brothers, Billy and Bobby, his sister, Leatrice Sabel, and held a special place for his twin brother, Allan.

Alvin was a character beyond measure. He lit up every room he entered with his quick-wit, dapper style and unmatched enthusiasm. He was a passionate American and never hesitated to speak his mind. With his family and friends alike, he was best known for his kindness - a mensch in every sense of the word.

And to quote his all-time favorite musician, “he did it his way”.

Alvin married Rose Zidell and had three daughters, Loren Hope Zidell, Julie Allison Zidell and Heather Ilyes Zidell; as well as his grandson, Mason Arditi. He spent the last 22 years with his long-time love, Barbara Lipshy, and her children, Debra and Aaron Kaplan, Maida Goodman, Ellen Lewis and Michael Stafford, Janyce and Andrew Marcus; grandchildren, Adam and Kate Lewis, Mervin and Jayne Goodman, Grant Goodman, Melissa Hayward and Agustin Alarcon, Leah and Michael Slaughter, Lilly and Sam Stafford, and Jake, Madison and Hannah Marcus; great-grandchildren:Natasha, Cady and Jacob Slaughter, Angelo Alarcon, Mila and Elliott Lewis; great-great-grandchild Caleb Slaughter.

Alvin’s Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 27th, at 1:00 pm at Temple Emanuel in the Lefkowitz Sanctuary.

In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, contributions in memory of Alvin Zidell may be directed to the Longhorn Foundation, PO BOX 7399, Austin, TX 78713 or

https://texaslonghorns.evenue.net/www/ev_tex-ath/ss/ev/DonationEntry?donationCd=LHE&siteId=ev_tex-ath&locale=en_US&linkID=tex-ath and click on ‘add a comment’ that it is in memory of Alvin.