Esther Regina Zipperman

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday September 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM at Greenwood Cemetery. 

SHIVA: Shiva will be observed on Tuesday and Wednesday at Congregation Or VeShalom; 1681 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, Ga 30319 at 7:00 PM.  There will  be no Shiva Service the night of Thursday September 3

DONATIONS:  Contributions in memory of Esther Regina Zipperman may be made to the non-profit camp founded and directed by Esther’s son Jay Steven Zipperman: Mountain Wisdom, Inc., 2210 Holly Springs Pkwy, Holly Springs, Ga. 30142, www.mountainwisdominc.org

OBITUARY

Esther Regina Zipperman, 93 of Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 30th, 2026.  She was born in and remained a resident of Atlanta, GA.  Her parents, Nace & Regina Amato, both of blessed memories, both immigrated from the Island of Rhodes in the southeastern Aegean Sea.  She was raised by her parents with her sister, Lucy Gottlieb, of blessed memory, in a close-knit Sephardic Jewish community full of song, dance, community and love.

She met the love of her life, Arnold Zipperman, at 15 years of age who she eventually married and with him built a family containing four rambunctious boys. Esther was loved and adored by all who met her and was the heart and soul of her family.  Esther was smart, witty, intuitive, and young at heart.  She saw the humor in day-to-day life events and challenges and loved to laugh with her family and best friends, Rossie Tarica, of blessed memory, and cousin Renee Arogeti.   Esther showed her commitment and support for the family through love and food.  Nothing brought her greater happiness than spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren whom she adored and loved to spoil.  She was committed to and loved her best animal friend “Bootsie”, her dog of 14 years.

Esther enjoyed working in many different positions in her business career well into her 80’s. She was a lifelong member of Congregation Or VeShalom and served in various leadership positions for many years for its Sisterhood. 

Esther is survived by her beloved husband of 75 years, Arnold Zipperman; Son and Daughter-in-law, Barry & Eileen Zipperman of Atlanta, GA; Son and Daughter-in-law, Jay & Terry Zipperman of Ellijay, GA; Son and Daughter-in-law, Neal & Lisa Zipperman  of Brookhaven, GA; Son and Daughter-in-law, Andy & Marie Zipperman of Burbank, CA; Grandchildren: Naomi Zipperman & Tre’ Wright of Burbank, CA; Taj Zipperman of Woodstock, GA.; Nace Zipperman of Atlanta, GA; Leah Zipperman & Kim DiStefano of San Diego; Therese & Jered Dayoub  of Los Angeles, CA; Ashley & Andre Esguerra of Los Angeles, CA; Great Grandchildren: Kane Zipperman & McKenzie Botz of Kennesaw, GA; Aurora Wright Zipperman of Burbank, CA; and Julian Dayoub of Los Angles, CA; and Great, Great Grandson Palmer Ray Zipperman of Kennesaw, GA.

We have deep gratitude for our committed, talented, and kind caregivers: Diana Paige; Robin Johnson; Shorna Brown; Juilet Pamella Brown.