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Joseph "Red" Zampieri
of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Born in Piney Fork, Ohio, County of Jefferson on July 1, 1931, to Johanna and Joseph Zampieri, the family consisted of five boys: Tony, Armando, Eugene, Dominic and Joseph and two girls, Theresa and JoAnn. Joe graduated from Smithfield High School in 1949. Wanting to become an electrician, he enrolled in the Coyne Electrical School located in Chicago and completed a six month course in practical electricity in 1950. Joe worked in the steel mill when the Korean War started in June, 1950. He was inducted into the Army in 1951 and was assigned to the 50th Engineers in Korea and was discharged several months after the war ended in 1953. In 1954, he enrolled at West Liberty State College, West Virginia and graduated in 1957 with a degree in Education. His first and only teaching assignment was in the Northwest Local School District, 7th and 8th grade in Canal Fulton for thirty two years. In the summer he attended Kent State to finish his GI Bill with education courses. Later, he attended Akron University and received his Masters in Education. In 1957 Joe married Betty Jackson, a nurse. They both graduated from Smithfield High School in 1949. They had one son, Dean Joseph and one grandson, Anthony Dean, who graduated from Walsh University in 2011. Joe enjoyed his basement wood working shop for making and giving the items to his friends. He enjoyed his prize beagle, they remained together for eighteen years. He appreciated nature and hunting. Joe made an air gun shooting range in the back yard and taught gun safety. Joe enjoyed seeing and talking to the students from the early 1960's to the 1990's. Many are grandparents and they now understand their parents' decision on matters.
Survivors include son, Dean (Marty), grandson, Anthony both of Massillon; brother, Armando (Bonnie) Zampieri of Lorain, Ohio; sister JoAnn Z. Whetsell of Roaming Shores, Ohio.
Mass of the Christian Burial TUESDAY 1 p.m. at the SS Philip & James Catholic Church, 412 N. High Street, Canal Fulton, Ohio. with Fr. Thomas Acker S.J. officiating. Friends may call MONDAY 2-4 and 6-8 pm and TUESDAY one hour prior at the Swigart- Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton). Burial Canal Fulton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice or the Community Hospice, 408 Ninth St. NW, Canton, OH 44707.
Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356
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Renee Lautenschleger Morehart
May 9, 2012
Sad to hear this news. You have been thought of often in the years since school. You made a difference! 1983
Cheryl Smith
May 8, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Sue Cihon-Knickerbocker
May 8, 2012
Mr. Zamperi was a wonderful Ohio History Teacher that Northwest had. He made you look forward to going to class. He made a diffrence in the lives of his students that had him as a teacher. He will be truly missed.
Chuck Swogger
May 8, 2012
I remember Mr. Zampieri well from both Ohio History and as the father of one of my friends. He was a prophetic teacher. My condolences go out to Dean and the rest.
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Theresa Barnett
May 8, 2012
Mr Zampieri, Was my 7th grade Ohio History teacher. He was so Gracious with his students and such a wonderful example to us all. I will miss you sir. You did make a difference to many of us...
Jeanette McGrath Strainic
May 8, 2012
Mr. Zampieri was such a great Ohio history teacher, mentor and a great neighbor too. I loved to see him at the high school football games with my Dad cheering the team on. He will be missed and was well loved! Jeanette McGrath Strainic class of 83
Lesa Evans
May 7, 2012
Mr.Zampieri was an amazing teacher. To this day, facts from Ohio History come rolling back.
Jessica Lowe
May 7, 2012
So sorry to hear this news -- Mr. Zampieri was one of my favorite teachers. I loved Ohio history! Such a caring man. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Denny and Cindy Roach
May 6, 2012
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Zampieri family, particularly to JoAnn, whom we feel the closest. Mr. Zampieri was, in 1959, one of the first male teachers I had experienced. He was a great Ohio History teacher, a super football coach, and a most caring individual who was as concerned about your success in class as he was concerned about your success in life. RIP Mr. Z.
Barbara Yingling
May 5, 2012
Mr. Zampieri was one of the best educators and role model a school system could ever ask for due to his caring and understanding for his students. I also was an Ohio History Student at Northwest in the 70's, and this gentleman cared so deeply about his students. He encouraged the student's success not only in the 7th grade but years to follow. He would always ask me about my educational goals and career as recenlty within the past year. He truly has left a legacy behind. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Barbara Venables Yingling
Alice Wagner
May 4, 2012
Mr Zampieri was my Ohio History teacher as well. I owe my love of history and its importance in life to him. He is one of my most admired teachers of the Northwest Community. He will be missed but not forgotten by many, many students.
Sue Hewitt
May 4, 2012
When we moved in next door to Joe 11 years ago I never dreamed that he would become like a second father to me. He was like a grandfather to my boys. Teaching them to shoot and work with power tools. Always teaching them safety first. Joe was the one I went to when I needed to talk because he would always give me level headed answers even when I just wanted him to agree with me :) He could always make me smile with his jokes and comments even when I was having a bad day. He was the Mr. Fix It when someone needed something. ALWAYS there for everyone, any time. There is such a void in the neighborhood and in our lives.
We love you and we miss you Joe!!
Kristine&Ron Cottle
May 4, 2012
To the Zampieri family,
Mr. Zampieri was my Ohio History teacher back in the eighties and my husband's as well. Whenever we think of our school days, we always talk of Mr. Zampieri and what a great teacher he was and how super-friendly he was. We have a lot of teachers while growing up and many of them are forgettable, but Mr. Zampieri will always be fondly remembered by many.
May 4, 2012
Dear Zampieri Family,
Joe was assigned to be my "Buddy Teacher" in my first year at Northwest Intermediate School in 1972. Truly, Joe was everybody's buddy! He was a great educator and such a wonderful guy! He touched so many lives through the years and will most certainly be missed by anyone who knew him. Rest in peace, Joe.
Steve Jones, Canal Fulton
May 4, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Dean, Tony, Marty and the rest of the family.
Walk on with hope in your heart and you will never walk alone..
Tim, Kelly James, and Katie France
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