Robert M. Zeitz

ZEITZ, ROBERT MERRILL, 81, of Pelham, Alabama, died on Monday, June 21, 2010. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham. Bob, a loving husband, father and grandfather, had a passion for jazz music and was a lifelong sports fan. He was known for his colorful personality and at times an even more colorful wardrobe. Originally from New Bedford, Massachusetts, Bob lived in Sarasota, Florida, from 1972 to 1981 before moving to Birmingham, Alabama. He spent the majority of his career in the movie industry as an executive for family-owned Zeitz Theaters, Redstone Management (now Viacom) Suncoast Cinemas and eventually became the Vice President of Advertising for Birmingham-based Cobb Theaters (now Regal Cinemas). He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce Zeitz; and his five children, Jill Zeitz McBride (Bill) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jon "Ozzy" Zeitz (Amy) of St. Paul, Minnesota, Joshua Zeitz (Terre) of Jackson, Mississippi, Jamie Zeitz of Jacksonville, Florida, and David Gosman (Donna) of Boston, Massachusetts. Bob leaves behind five grandchildren, Dylan McBride, Max McBride, Hanna Zeitz, Jacob Zeitz, and Alyssa Gosman. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hope Hospice and Angel Care for their loving care during this time. Azandra Lewis, you are truly an angel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Feeding America at www.feedingamerica.org.