Albert E. Zimmermann Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 at the Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart, FL.

Al was born in Paterson, NJ and had been a resident of Hobe Sound for 5 years, relocating from Waretown, NJ permanently after being a snowbird for 10 years.

After attending high school in Bergenfield, NJ, he joined the Navy in 1956 with his lifelong friend Richard Baroch also of Bergenfield. Upon discharge in 1960, he was employed by Railway Express as a truck driver. He was married to Dorothy Brown in 1961, started a family and purchased a home in Clifton. He then became proprietor of Paulison Liquors in Clifton and was once named President of the North Jersey Package Stores Association. With a business partner, he purchased the Rustic Lodge banquet hall in Elmwood Park. He later became sole owner and ran the establishment until his retirement.

Al was an avid poker player and enjoyed spending time at the beach. He was kind, generous and warm but also a tough negotiator and an astute businessman with a knack for getting the most out of any situation.

Survivors include his sons, Scott Zimmermann and his wife, Sandra of Wayne, NJ and Mark J. Zimmermann and his wife, Kristin of Boise, ID; his brother, Robert Zimmermann and his partner Ellen of MS; his sister, Charleen Williams of Boise, ID; his grandchildren, Michael, Lauren and Matthew Zimmermann and cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy and his brother, Richard Zimmermann.

The family wishes to extend immense gratitude to the caring and compassionate professionals of the Treasure Coast Hospice Beachcomber Team and inpatient facility and especially to Al's friend Joe Scerbo of Hobe Sound. Your caring and contributions to his wellbeing will not be forgotten.

Due to the current situation, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. To honor him, the family asks you to consider making a donation to one of the following or a charity of your choice. Treasure Coast Hospice, American Cancer Society, or the American Legion Post 0062 Stuart, Florida.

His final resting place will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of the Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home, Stuart FL. Family and friends can send condolences and view updates at: www.treasurecoastseawinds.com .

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