Albert Baer Zisook

Albert Baer Zisook passed away while hiking near his home in Los Angeles, California, the first week of July, 2023. Albert was born on August 31, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Shanshan Tao and 5 children, Miriam Zisook, Aaron Zisook (Amy), Ben Zisook (Sophia), Pearl Zisook and Isabella Zisook. He is also survived by his father, Jerry Zisook and sisters, Ruth Hill (Karen), Rochelle Loughry (Bryan) and Helene Speer (Jim). He is also remembered by his friends and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Merle Baer Weston.

Albert was truly a “mathematical genius”. He studied Math and Physics, earning his Bachelors at MIT, his Doctorate at University of Chicago and then going on to do Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Harvard University (where he was a member of the Harvard Society of Fellows from 1982-85) and in Paris, publishing 11 papers. After applying his physics to defense, he turned his attention to finance and used his mathematical background for a successful career as Managing Director at Citi.

Albert was also a philanthropist, donating generously to many Jewish charities, Greater Chicago Food depository and serving a term on the Board of his local United Way. He and his family also funded a library in the Himalayan foothills in Nepal and the Tilanga Eye Center in Kathmandu.

Albert loved his wife and children deeply. He died hiking in the mountains, doing something that he loved. There will be a zoom memorial to honor and remember Albert on Sunday, July 30 at 11:00 pacific time. Email '[email protected]' for the link.

Donations may be made in his memory to: Altadena Mountain Rescue Team, 780 East Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001