Alvin Zeff Obituary (1929 - 2013)

Alvin Zeff of Plano, TX passed away Wednesday morning, August 28, 2013; he died peacefully in his sleep. A graveside service will be held at 10am Monday, September 2 at Sheffield Cemetery followed by burial. The youngest of six children, Alvin was born December 15, 1929 in Rosedale, KS, to Sam and Molly Zeff, first generation immigrants who came to the US via Ellis Island. Alvin graduated from Rosedale High School and was the first in his family to graduate from college, earning a BA in Business from the University of Missouri. Alvin owned and operated Zeff Distributing Company with his brother David for nearly 30 years before selling it to Dolgin's (which subsequently became Best Products). He was a life-long member of Congregation Ohev Sholom, an active leader in multiple roles including that of president. He leaves behind wife Jean of 51 years, son Stanton (Donna), and grandsons Brian and Brandon Zeff. Alvin was a loving husband and father as well as a respected leader in the community who will be dearly missed by family and friends alike. Donations to Congregation Beth Torah (Richardson, TX) or Congregation Ohev Sholom (Overland Park, KS).