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Bradford Zaparesky Obituary

Brockton Bradford J. Zaparesky, 57, of Brockton for the past 20 years, died August 9, 2008. Native of Connecticut, Brad worked as a claims manager for Lexington Insurance in Boston for the past 26 years. Brad enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing golf and shooting at Holbrook Sportsmen's Club. Brad was the beloved husband of Annmarie (Malloy) Zaparesky; loving father of Neil Johnson of Taunton, Danielle Santiago-Zaparesky and Erin Zaparesky, both of Brockton; grandfather of Marcus, Anthony, Carmine and Makayla Johnson; and brother of Terri (and Scott) Silverman of New York. All are welcome to calling hours, Monday, 4-8 p.m., in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral Tuesday, at 11 a.m., in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Dr. Satinder Dillon, 1073 Pleasant St., Brockton, MA 02301, for continuing cancer care. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by The Enterprise on Aug. 10, 2008.

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Neil Johnson

January 21, 2012

Dad it's Neil. I miss u more and more every day. U were a man's man and I was blessed to have u as a father. We were the best of friends and there will always be a hole in my heart. I love u dad and I'll see u when I get there.

linda parker

January 11, 2009

Just came back and heard about Brad , Still can't believe it, to the childred my pray are with you .

denise redmond

August 27, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about Brad. We have hung together with Brad at Uno's for many years. We last saw Brad in June and raised a glass with him. Brad has been in my prayer chain from day one and he will be greatly missed. We have been away for the summer and just visited Uno last night when Analisa told us of Brads passing.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,,
Denise and Tom

Ann Marie Worth

August 16, 2008

I just learned of Brad's death and was sorry to hear that he died. I took care of Brad at Norfolk Center for Cancer Care for ten months and truly enjoyed the conversations we had about the Red Sox and Patriots. He was a great sports fan and a wonderful patient. He never complained about the chemotherapy he received and was a pleasure to treat. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family.
Ann Marie Worth, RN

alice herlihy

August 13, 2008

Ive known Brad since 1988 at Lexington. Of all the people who had to go he is one who shouldnt have gone. Now he is in heaven.
Brads children and grandchildren he ALWAYS spoke highly of you.
your friend forever alice{at lexington}

Vic Bosak

August 12, 2008

I spent the past year living up in Brockton, and spent a lot of time hanging with some great folks at Uno's, including Brad. He was a great guy to just sit down, have a beer with, and talk about anything and everything with. He was definitely liked by those of us who knew him there, and will definitely be missed. Rest in peace buddy.

Mark Maienza

August 12, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Brad, we had such a great time together in Florida at spring training, riding motorcycles and golfing. I got the news late and I just called him last week. Feel free to call or meet for a chat. I will miss him dearly.
Mark Hugo Maienza

Marianne Neumann

August 12, 2008

Terri and family: My sincere sympathies are with you on the loss of your brother. We're all thinking of you.

Ann Muniz

August 11, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about Brad. I worked with him at Lexington from the day he started. He was a great guy to work with and will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Nicky (Unos) Farmer

August 11, 2008

I looked forward to seeing Brad when I went to work. We had our special shows we watched and had a great time. My love goes out to the whole family I know he loved you all so much.

Barbara Craig

August 11, 2008

I met Brad in 1994 at my first interview with Lexington. He was then and is now a true gentleman of the highest caliber. I am sure God had a cigar waiting for him and some good conversation. God bless you Brad; I will miss you.

nicole morgan

August 11, 2008

Brad was like a farther to me and in the passed two years i have become really close to him. i have been friends with his daughter Erin for 7 years and alway felt loved and welcome to come over any time i am going to miss him but he will always be in my heart and i wll never forget him... i know that i have always wanted to say one thing to him and that was thank you and i love you but i never could because i could never find away....

Bruce Cutcliffe

August 11, 2008

I was saddened to learn of Brad's passing. Brad was a good friend who I knew for eighteen years while working at Lexington. We had many discussions and good times; he will be missed by his colleagues. My thoughts and sympathy go out to his family, extended family and friends.

Theresa Anderson

August 11, 2008

My Deepest sympathy goes out to Brad's kids, I know they will miss him very much.

Toni Silvestro

August 11, 2008

I have worked with Brad for the past 4 years and he was great guy.

He will be missed every day.

With sympathy

Gerald Motejunas

August 11, 2008

My deepest sympathies go out to Brad's family and friends. He was a good man and a good friend. He will be sadly missed.

Theresa Anderson

August 11, 2008

My Deepest sympathy goes out to Brad's kids, I know they will miss him very much.

Sue Jarrell

August 11, 2008

Brad was my boss at Lexington for many years. I feel sorrow for his family yet relief at the thought he is no longer suffering. I remember so many good, funny times with him. He was always there to talk to and give well thought out advice. God bless you, Brad, rest in peace. I picture you having a cigar at your club up in Heaven.

Karen Morey

August 11, 2008

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the Zaparesky Family. I worked with Brad at Lexington for several years. He was always a caring, thoughtful and true gentleman. He will be missed.

McLarens Young International Steve Whitmarsh

August 11, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

McLarens Young International

August 11, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Sandra Carter

August 11, 2008

I worked with Brad for 13 years. He was a kind, laid back and gentle man. He always made himself available to his staff. He was a good man who will be missed. All of our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to Brad too.

Susan FLANDERS

August 11, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Brad's family. I did not know Brad very well. However I work at Lexington
and did see him daily. Brad was a respected employee of Lexington and well liked by all. He will be missed.

Susan Ridge

August 11, 2008

My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Brad, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed at Lexington Insurance.

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