Norine A. Zangaro

Norine A. Zangaro Gull Lake Norine Ann Zangaro, 87, of Gull Lake, died October 9, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born February 18, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Reta (Charameda) Cusmano in Battle Creek. Norine graduated from St. Philip Catholic School in 1939 and lived in the area her entire life. She married Frank Zangaro on January 25, 1941 at St. Philip Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Zangaro in 1986 and her brothers, Sam Cusmano and Tony Cusmano. She is survived by her son, Michael Zangaro of Battle Creek; daughters, Annette (Robert) Wilson of Clearwater, Florida and Rita Zangaro of Los Angeles; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Norine was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church for over 30 years and was referred to as the "Mother of St. Ann's" by all who knew her. She enjoyed cooking for her family and walking. Norine and her son, Michael, walked the Mackinac Bridge on two Labor Day Bridge Walks. Her family was her life. A Rosary service will take place 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Gull Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the church with the Rev. Fr. Christopher Derda officiating. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial donations may go to St. Ann Catholic Church. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com