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Otto Zaak Obituary



ZAAK, OTTO B. 70 - of North Vineland, passed away on Saturday afternoon at home after a brief illness. Otto was born in Bridgeton and raised in Vineland where he was a lifelong city resident. He was the son of the late Christine (Scarpa) & Werner Zaak. Before retiring in1999 with 39 years of service, Otto was employed by the City of Vineland Electric Utility as a crew leader. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, member of the Newfield Sportsmen Club and a former treasurer and volunteer fireman with the North Vineland Fire. Co. #3. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, working in his yard but most of all he enjoyed his time spent with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 44 yrs.: Betty (Cagle), one son: Werner Zaak, one daughter: Pamela Myers, five grandchildren: Karlyn, Reaser, Rebekah, Buddy and Shelby, three great grandchildren: Aniah, Caden, Rowan; one sister: Janet and her husband Ray Heslin; one sister in law: Mary Louise & husband Robert Bailey. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon on Wednesday in the Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Rd., Vineland, NJ where friends will be received from 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery, Vineland. To e-mail condolences and or tributes, please visit www.pancoastfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Jul. 14, 2008.

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Joseph & Brenda DiGioia

July 8, 2023

We Miss you Bernie

Joseph and Brenda DiGioia

July 9, 2022

We Love and miss you Bernie we had some good times togetherBe with Jesus

Lori, Doug, Alex & Ben Cogit

July 15, 2008

Betty, Werner & Pam, I am so very sorry for your loss. Bernie was a wonderful person who will be sorely missed in this family. If there is anything at all that I or my family can do for you, please, please reach out to us. All our love to you all.

Debby Gentile

July 14, 2008

Poppop Zaak will always be special to me because he was always good to my Justin, as is the rest of the family and you are all loved the same, may all your wonderful memories wrap your heart in comfort as you pass through the days ahead.Your in my thoughts and prayers, Love Debby and the Gentile family

July 14, 2008

betty-please know that we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family, it was a great loss for everyone . he was a wonderful man and he will be missed. marie and matt caruso

Joe & Brenda DiGioia

July 14, 2008

Betty
We are so sorry if you ever need us for anything please call. We will always be their for you.
Love Joe & Brenda

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