Vasco F. Zanconato Sr.

Vasco Zanconato Obituary

WEST STOCKBRIDGE -- Vasco F. Zanconato Sr., 97, of State Line Road died Saturday at Berkshire Medical Center.

Born in Richmond on Feb. 7, 1910, son of Angelo and Irene Roviaro Zanconato, he attended the former Williams High School in Stockbridge.

Mr. Zanconato was employed by Troy's Garage as a school bus driver and by West Stockbridge Grammar School as a groundskeeper. Before that, he worked for the New Haven Rail Road for 40 years, retiring in 1974 as foreman of the Track Gang.

He bowled in the Barrett's Milk Haulers bowling league and was also a member of the Senior Bowling League at Cove Bowling Lanes in Great Barrington. He played boccie and enjoyed working in his five large gardens, from which he supplied family and friends with various vegetables. He also enjoyed carpentry and hunting.

He and his wife, the former Helen Barrett, were married Feb. 26, 1938, at St. Patrick's Church.

Besides his wife, he leaves four daughters, Anita Norton of Pittsfield, Helen Nolan of West Stockbridge, Lenora Campoli of Bedford and Linda Ewing of Colonie, N.Y.; a sister, Norma MacWhinney of Lenox; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son, Vasco F. Zanconato Jr.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Vasco F. Zanconato, who died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in West Stockbridge by the Rev. Christopher J. Waitekus, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME. Donations in his memory may be made to either St. Patrick's Church or to the Richmond Community Health Program, both through the funeral home, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Mr. Zanconato also leaves three sons-in-law, Joseph, Peter and Michael, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Attillio, Mario and Guerrino Zanconato, by a sister, Arimeda D'Aniello, and by a grandson, William F. Nolan III. Remembrances, memories and reflections may be sent to the family through www.finnertyandstevens.com.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Oct. 22, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Vasco Zanconato

12 Entries

Cheri (Chapman) Baroli

October 28, 2007

Linda & Family,

We were so sorry to hear that your father had passed. No bond is as great as that of a child and a parent, we hope that the many years of memories will help ease the pain in this terrible time in your lives. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love to you all,

Carol & Dick,
Kelley & Cheri (and family)

Debbie Piacitelli (Fallon)

October 27, 2007

Helen,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have such fond memories of him, and have seen so many of his characteristics in you! He worked endlessly, his love of the outdoors and his garden, always there poking around doing something. Give my best to all your family, and God Bless you all.

Denise DiGrigoli Amuso

October 24, 2007

Dear Aunt Helen, Cousins Helen, Wendy, Curtie, Johnny,"Linda, Anita, Lenora and all your families;
So sorry to hear of Uncle Vasco's passing. Although we called him Uncle Grumpy, he truly was anything but grumpy. He kept us fed on the best organic foods for years and the methods on how to produce them!!! (and you had to listen to get it right!) He was so wise and always willing to share his expertise. Although he may have believed that we should not plant flowers because we could not eat them, I think it was his way of making sure we were always using our noggins to make good decisions, not to mention keeping Gram on her toes. I remember when he helped Dad put in the walk way to our house with cement and flagstone. He was so determined to do it perfectly - we called it Uncle Grumpy's train track for the longest time. We all enjoyed his visits after church on Sundays. Ava spent time with Mom and Dad this past Memorial Day, she even got to meet Uncle Vasco and knows he IS the family gardener. Someday in the near future I send some copies those photos to Aunt Helen. He leaves this planet a much better place, we have benefited from his love/knowledge. I am so sorry I was not able to attend the wake or Mass. My family has had fevers on and off for five days now. I am sure you did not want those germs around.
With fond memories, warm thoughts and prayers to you all, especially Aunt Helen -
Love, Denise DiGrigoli and family

Deborah Pires

October 23, 2007

Ladies,
I am so sorry to hear Father had passed away. He was the sweetest man I ever took care of. My name is Debbie and I sat with Father on last Wednesday and I saw the oldest daughter on Friday. To tell me he ended up in ICU. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Debbie Pires(CNA)

Karen (Armstong) Covel

October 22, 2007

Dear Anita, My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad, I think of you often.

Jim & Donna FALLON

October 22, 2007

Anita, Helen, Linda and Lenora,
Sorry to hear about your Dad, and ours too, (Vasco). Our prayers are with you and all of your families. Vasco was a Dad to most of us growing up and HELEN you were the Mom! Before Donna and I left I visited Vasco and discussed some of the history there!(Glad I did!) Helen, you and Vasco are great people, we all love you, GREAT TIMES!

Martha Pease

October 22, 2007

Dear Aunt Helen and Girls I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Vasco's passing it was just A year from dads sure will always remember the HUGS!!!!!!!!!!! AND ALL THE VEGIES FROM THE GARDEN HE WAS ONE SWELL MAN.know you are all in my heart and prayers Love Mart and Rich

Penny and Vinnie Calero

October 22, 2007

Anita, Helen, Linda and Lenora,

Vinnie and I are sad to read of the passing of your Father. We send our sincere sympathy to all.

I would tell Anita that every time we drove past their house, I would always glance over and more times than not, Dad would be working in the yard and his garden. I will miss that.

Bernard Fallon Sr

October 22, 2007

Dear Helen and family,
Our condolences to all of the family and extended family of Vasco.
I am so glad that I stopped by to see him on my last trip home. I was amazed at how well he was doing at that age. He was such a large part in my younger years growing up. I have nothing but fond memories of those years and love to talk about them today. And thank you too Helen for the part you played in our lives that we all charish and hand down these memories to our children and grandchildren.
Love to all,
Bernie and Barbara

Roberta Milligan

October 22, 2007

Dear Anita & Helen,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.

Love, Hugs & Prayers,
Roberta("Bobbie")(Colman)Milligan

Wayne & Catherine Wilton

October 22, 2007

Our Hearts go out to all the Family. Vasco was a fine Man and we shall always remember him with wonderful memories.

Pat Bailly

October 22, 2007

Helen
Phil & I were very sorry to read of your Dads' passing. He was a wonderful man and will surely be missed.

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