Ben Louis Zarzaur

2020. After graduating first in his class from NYU’s graduate tax law program, Ben practiced

tax and corporate law before specializing in creditors’ rights. In 1996, Ben founded Zarzaur &

Schwartz, PC., which he later grew into a multi-state law firm. While he was highly regarded for

his legal acumen, Ben was also known for his cooking—a skill he honed in the U.S. Army and

in the kitchen of his father’s dinner club, Joe’s Ranch House. His family will try, with mixed

success, to replicate his tenderloin, fried chicken, meatloaf, and Lebanese salad. And his

colleagues at Z&S will fondly remember the famous “snow day” soup he would cook for the

entire firm on snowy and icy days.

Ben was invigorated by his work until his last day. He also loved spending time at the beach

with his wife, Sandra, and at the lake with all of his kids and grandkids. Ben will be

remembered as a trusted advisor, a supportive boss, a wise mentor, a loyal friend, a loving

husband, a caring father, and a doting grandfather. He made a lasting impression on so many

people and he will truly be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Juliette Zarzaur as well as his brother-in-law,

David Wurm.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sandra Zarzaur as well as his five children, Dr. Ben L.

Zarzaur, Jr. (Stephanie), Wendy Z. Johnston (James), Jason P. Zarzaur (Christy), Brent

Yarborough (Whitney) and Brian Yarborough (Christy), his brother, Dr. Joseph A. Zarzaur

(Barbara) and his sister, Judi Z. Wurm; along with 8 grandchildren and numerous nieces and

nephews.

Due to COVID, the family has chosen to have a private viewing, followed by a sociallydistanced

graveside service officiated by Chorbishop Richard D. Saad at Elmwood Cemetery

on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, TN or to the charity

of your choice.