Was very sorry to hear about Hope’s passing. This memory goes way back…. I remember nap time in Kindergarten …I couldn’t nap but was engrossed with Hope’s  animal print leggings. Always stylish! RIP classmate.

Such a joyous, generous, fun, thoughtful, loving person.  I've had the privilege of knowing and working with Hope and Larry for decades and calling them friends.  What a rare and exceptional couple and what a terrific and admirable team.  Hope always had a kind word, always extended a helping hand, always was there with a big and open heart.  She adored and was so proud of her son Josh
and her husband Larry. Even through the toughest days of her health struggles, Hope filled our lives with warmth and a welcoming smile and a personality that always exuded genuine curioisty, enduring loyalty and  pure love.  Hope was a gift and so very special and inspiring .
RIP,  dear, sweet, kind. loving Hope.

Hope has always been such a sweet woman she's always been very encouraging and very edifying we appreciate her communication with us her reaching out and her sweet thoughts and encouragement she will be missed tremendously

Larry & Josh, 
I am so sorry to hear about Hope. What a light she brought to this earth and what a light she’ll be in spirit. I will never forget her warmth and humor and her ability to make you feel totally seen. Thanks for sharing her with me and this world, wow are we so lucky to have been in her company. All my love to you both.
Beth Toomey

One of the sweetest and kindest of souls I have ever been blessed to know. In her youth and in her life, always a smile and a kind thing to say to anyone she met. Rise in Paradise and enjoy the reunion with Steve and all those who have gone before you. Your presence here is already missed so much.  My heartfelt thoughts to her family.

Hope was such a loving friend ... my high school experience with her included long telephone conversations almost every night for 4 years ❤️... she certainly added to the joy of attending Ellenville High School ....Rest in peace Hope ...my sincere condolences to Larry and Josh

Truly a wonderful person...friend....kindest heart  xoxo

Hope was one of those rare people who always had a smile on her face and always a nice thing to say.  She cherished her family and her community and was one of the busiest person I know.

Her warmth and genuine interest in everything and everyone, all at once, will be missed by al of us

My sincere condolences to Larry & Josh for their loss and to all the rest of us for ours.

fondly 
bonnie (and Larry) levine

I was in the same class as Josh at Stanley school. My memories of Hope are nothing short of wonderful. Hope was such a joyous spirit, always making you feel special. She was so kind to me, whether it was seeing her in passing or intentionally chatting with her at Chocolate By Design in Vinnin Sq (despite probably never actually buying anything). Truly one of the biggest hearts I have had the privilege to encounter. Although I hadn't seen her in years, every time she saw my mother in passing, she always asked about me and made sure her sentiment was passed along. My sincerest condolences to Larry and Josh. Rest in Power dear Hope. 

<3  Shari

I am so sad to hear of Hope's passing.She was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. It was alway a pleasure to have Real Estate business with her. She was professional and honest- A true example of how to be a good and honest person.

I had so much fun during  my days as a cheerleader with Hope.  Love this picture of Hope with her lifelong friend, Andrea. Hope was a most vibrant, energizing and kinds person.   May Hope’s  memory be a blessing.

Dear Larry, Deepest condolences from your friends at Conn Kavanaugh who are too numerous to list here. We are so sorry for your loss and the loss to the NEC community. 
All the best, Christina Lamb

OBITUARY

Hope Tasman Zabar

28 July, 1953 – 4 February, 2026

Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel

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