Martin Zuckerbrod, village justice, 82

Martin Zuckerbrod,, who served as the Village of Cedarhurst village justice and lived in the community for nearly 50 years died on July 29. He was 82. Zuckerbrod was born and raised in Brooklyn and attended Brooklyn Tech High School before graduating from Brooklyn College. With an interest in pursuing law, Zuckerbrod continued his education and earned a law degree at Columbia Law School.

Eventually settling in Cedarhurst, Zuckerbrod became a well-respected member in the community. He first served on the village’s Board of Appeals from 1980 to 1981, before prior to becoming the deputy village attorney from 1981 to 1988, the deputy judge from 1989 to 2000 and finally the village justice for 13 years, from 2000 to 2013, retiring in April of 2013.

Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise worked with Zuckerbrod for many years. “He was a sincere and dedicated resident of Cedarhurst and was always well liked by the village family,” Parise said. “People looked to him for his knowledge in the law and he was viewed as a devoted village official.”

Trustee Ari Brown said, “Martin always judged everyone fairly. Not only that, but he was part of our village family and when we lose someone like Marty, it’s hard for everyone.”

Services were held on Aug. 4 at Boulevard-Riverside Chapels in Hewlett. Zuckerbrod was interred at New Montefiore Cemetery in Babylon.

He is survived by his wife Elaine, sons Gary, Todd and Stuart, as well as grandchildren Charles, Stephanie, Jacquelyn, Samara and Francis.