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John Zamparelli Obituary

ZAMPARELLI, John F. Of Medford, Jan. 15, age 88. Beloved husband of Betty (Doane) Zamparelli of Medford.Loving father of John F. Zamparelli Jr. and his wife Pannawadee of Winthrop; Lisa M. Zamparelli of Medford; and Laurie J. Marcello and her husband, Michael W., of Scarborough, ME. Dear brother of Mary Held and Rose M. Quattrocchi, both of Medford. Cherished grandfather of Hope C. Marcello. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. John was also the loving brother of the late Joseph P. Zamparelli and his wife, Margaret "Peggy"; Andrew "Hawk" Zamparelli and his wife, Dorothy; Eleanor Cataldo and her husband Robert; Margaret T. Sacco and her husband, George; and Francis Zamparelli. His funeral will be from the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, MEDFORD, followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford, Thursday, January 20, 2011, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2011, from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Donations in John's memory may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford, MA 02155. For additional information, please visit www.magliozzifuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2011.

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January 22, 2011

To the Zamparelli Family. Please accept my sincerest sympathy for the loss of John ("the Zamp") a man who was bigger than life itself. I had the privilege to serve as his assistant register for many years and can honestly say that he taught me a lot about people and how to interact with them in a direct and sincere manner.He was loved by many and will not be forgotten soon.I regret that I did not hear of his death until the afternoon of his funeral. However, he will be in my thoughts and prayers and I will always remember, as will all who ever interacted with him in life, his sense of humor and the grace and dignity with which he carried himself. Mike Ring

January 21, 2011

Dear Betty and the Zamparelli family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on John's passing. Although we are miles apart John is not forgotten.
Jean and Jim Kostka

Charlene (Kenney)Fish

January 20, 2011

Dear Lisa,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, he was such a terrific guy. My Dad thought the world of him. This is such a hard time. Love and prayers to you and your family.

Donald Zollo

January 20, 2011

To the Zamparelli Family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on John's passing. I had a professional opportunity to be associated with John and always found him to be a pleasure to work with. He was a wonderful person.

Marshall Sloane

January 19, 2011

Dear Betty and the Zamparelli Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband, father, and my good friend. I've known John for a number of years as a great orator and highly regarded member of the community. We worked together on many charitable and community events over the years...we were always there to support each other's endeavors. One that stands out in my mind is when he was Chairman of the Committee to modernize Ellis Island and I served as his Treasurer. He was deeply committed to that cause. We have lost a good friend and the community has lost a great man; however the legacy of fine service he provided will long be remembered.
Marshall M. Sloane, Chairman,Century Bank.

January 19, 2011

Dear Laurie and family, I am heartbroken to hear about your dad's passing. Your dad was my father's lifelong very best friend. I have wonderful memories of all the hilarious adventures they had together. I will always remember the touching eulogy your dad delivered at my father's funeral. I, along with my sister and brothers, will always cherish the memory of your father. We all send our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Debby, David, Jon and Patty Belinowiz

January 18, 2011

To the Zamparelli Family, our sincere condolences to all of you. John was not only a cousin but also a friend. We haven't seen each other since we relocated to Florida But he is vivid inour minds. You all will be in our prayers. Cousin Jeanette and Sal DAlessandro Coconut Creek, Fla

Steve Doherty

January 18, 2011

"Mr. Zamp" was a freind and at times a father figure. I will always remember how welcomed I always felt being at John's home. Most of the kids (now adults) in the neighborhood grew up playing at John's house. His summer time parties were always a high point of the summer. Wheither he was at the grill cooking or holding a microphone making jokes about himself or his guests he was always kind and generous.

He will be missed but never forgotten.

"Dots" Doherty

patti donovan

January 18, 2011

Dear Zamparelli Family, We we like to extend our deepest sympathies. My father had great respect for John and I work for him at the Registry of Deeds Our prayers our with you...Patti, Mary Jane and The Donovan Family (Charlie)

Joni Snydeman

January 18, 2011

Laurie:

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Sending my deepest sympathies.

Mike Rivera

January 18, 2011

A VFW Prayer:

Eternal Father, giver and sustainer of life, we come before You in the joy of our Faith and in thanks giving for the life of John F. Zamparelli. We commended the soul of our departed Comrade to you. Lord, we ask You to help us honor the memory of John F. Zamparelli by service of the living. Amen.

Medford VFW Post 1012

Dick George

January 18, 2011

John will be remembered for his kindness to those who needed help, he turned no one away. God speed John, you shall not be forgotten.

angelo&louise marotta

January 18, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Joe Lynch

January 18, 2011

John was a loyal guy, he did a lot for people in a very quiet way. Please accept our condolences. The Zamparelli family are in our prayers.
The Lynch Family
(Somerville, Melrose, and Middleton)

Walter & Michael Sullivan

January 18, 2011

To the Zamparelli Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. John was a wonderful man and friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Walter and Michael Sullivan

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