Obituaries
Information
- Name:
- Gildo Zini Jr.
- Date of Death:
- Jan 11, 2011
- Location of Service:
- Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River - Iron River
Gildo L. Zini Jr. Age 74 Caspian, MI
Died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI.
Born: April 12, 1936 in Hermansville, MI
The son of the late Gildo and Victoria (Scarlassara) Zini Sr. attended the Stambaugh Schools, graduating with the Class of 1954. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and was awarded the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a self-employed carpenter for many years.
Gildo married the former Margaret Buzakowski and she preceded him in death in October, 1966. He later married Yvonne Magray and she preceded him in death on November 9, 2004.
He was a member of the VFW Ottawa Post #3134, the American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans. He loved woodworking, fishing, camping, bowling and spending time with his family.
He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Cindy Jackson and Brenda Jackson, two sons, Todd Zini and Dennis Jackson and sister, Delores Cavadeas.
He is survived by his sons; Scott Zini of Caspian
Kevin Zini of South Bend, IN
Dthe uane (Jane) Jackson of North Carolina
Larry Jackson of South Bend, IN
Brad Jackson of South Bend, IN
Daughters; Cathy (Kenny) Bradberry of Jackson, WY
Carla (Dave) Pierson of Edwardsburg, MI
Jenny Jackson of Union, KY
Kelly Flick of Niles, MI
Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren
and great, great grandchildren
Lifelong close friend, Bonnie Passamoni
Visitation: Monday, January 17, 2011 from10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.
Memorial Service: Monday, January 17, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, with Rev. Jeffrey Kurtz to officiate.
The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the service.
The family request memorials to the Trust Fund for Scotty Zini in care of CoVantage Credit Union, 303 4th Ave., Iron River, MI 49935
Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.
Location Name
- Location of Services:
- Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River
- Street:
- 405 West Cayuga Street
- ZIP:
- 49935
- City:
- Iron River
- State:
- MI
- Country:
-
Phone: 906-265-5129
Directions:
From U.S. Hwy 2, turn North on 4th Avenue at the stop and go light, and proceed one block. Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River is located on the SW corner of 4th Avenue and Cayuga Street.
Condolence Messages
I have great memories of camping next to your family out
at Pentoga park. I remember sitting around the campfire,and everyone talking. Many laughs were shared.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal-Love leaves a memory no one can steal"
Laura Bowman Jenkins Quote
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. I have the most fond memories of your family from our days in the New Bristol. May God bless you all with His peace and the comfort of knowing your dad is eternally happy and healthy.
Linda Quote
Ron Smitham & wife Jean Quote
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Yous are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and he rest in peace. Dave and Kelly McCabe and family Quote
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sally Bilski Quote
the Air Force at the same time and came back from
Europe at the same time. He was always a wonderful
person and loved by all who knew him. Please, my
sincere condolances to his family and our prayers
are with you. Jerry Seppanen Quote