Walter H. Zabel

March 21, 1961 - December 11, 2020

Tebbutt Funeral Home Cohoes, NY- Devoted Father and Friend. Walter H. Zabel, 59, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2020 in Albany. Walter is survived by his children, Robby Zabel and Becca Zabel; his brothers and their spouses, Kurt Philipps-Zabel and Pauline Philipps-Zabel, Craig Zabel and Diane Zabel; nephew Zachary Zabel; former spouse Laurie Zabel; beloved friends that were like family. Walter was born in Edina, MN on March 21, 1961 to Robert and Helen Zabel. He graduated from Montana State with a bachelor’s degree in business. He was a part of the alpine ski team. He was known for spending a little too much time on the mountain. Following graduation, he found his passion for sales. In his time in business, he was a sales rep, a sales manager, director of sales, and vice president of sales. His proudest moments in life were when his two children were born. Rebecca Megan Zabel on July 19, 1994 and Robert Jeremy Zabel on May 16, 1996. Walter was a devoted father and an avid skier with a contagious laugh. He radiated energy that everyone wanted to be around and had a deep love for music. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Walt’s name to Ski 2 Freedom https://ski2freedom.com/en/skiing-with-disabilities/autism A celebration of life will be announced at a later date in Buffalo.