1942
Joseph
2016
Joseph F. Zurzolo
April 5, 1942 — April 5, 2016
Joseph F. Zurzolo, 74, of Kent, answered his last call of duty Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home.
He was born August 9, 1941 in Akron, to Fred and Angelina (Lucia) Zurzolo. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joe retired from AT&T (Lucent Technologies) after 36 years as a communication systems installer and repairman. He loved to hunt, fish and golf. Joe was a loving father and grandfather and loved to spend time with his family. He was a life member of the NRA and active in the Portage County Tea Party.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Giovangnoli) Zurzolo, whom he married on February 5, 1966; sons, Joe (Karen) Zurzolo of Milford, DE and Jim (Kristina) Zurzolo of Rootstown; daughter, Beth (Edward Krzemienski) Zurzolo of Muncie, IN; grandchildren, Nathan James Zurzolo, Michael Joseph Zurzolo, Edward Joseph Krzemienski and Rosa Ethel Krzemienski; brother, Frank Zurzola of Danville, CA; sisters, Philamena Baird of Houston, TX and Rosalie Hotchko of Cuyahoga Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Armondo and Rosa Giovangnoli; brothers, Angelo "Rocky", Mike and Louis Zurzolo; and nephew, Terrance Zurzolo.
Calling hours will be held 9:00-10:00 AM Saturday, April 9th at St. Patrick Church 313 N. DePeyster Street Kent, with the funeral mass will following at 10:00 AM with Father Richard Pentello officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Dr., Suite E, Green, OH 44685.
He was born August 9, 1941 in Akron, to Fred and Angelina (Lucia) Zurzolo. He was a veteran of the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joe retired from AT&T (Lucent Technologies) after 36 years as a communication systems installer and repairman. He loved to hunt, fish and golf. Joe was a loving father and grandfather and loved to spend time with his family. He was a life member of the NRA and active in the Portage County Tea Party.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Giovangnoli) Zurzolo, whom he married on February 5, 1966; sons, Joe (Karen) Zurzolo of Milford, DE and Jim (Kristina) Zurzolo of Rootstown; daughter, Beth (Edward Krzemienski) Zurzolo of Muncie, IN; grandchildren, Nathan James Zurzolo, Michael Joseph Zurzolo, Edward Joseph Krzemienski and Rosa Ethel Krzemienski; brother, Frank Zurzola of Danville, CA; sisters, Philamena Baird of Houston, TX and Rosalie Hotchko of Cuyahoga Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Armondo and Rosa Giovangnoli; brothers, Angelo "Rocky", Mike and Louis Zurzolo; and nephew, Terrance Zurzolo.
Calling hours will be held 9:00-10:00 AM Saturday, April 9th at St. Patrick Church 313 N. DePeyster Street Kent, with the funeral mass will following at 10:00 AM with Father Richard Pentello officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Dr., Suite E, Green, OH 44685.
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