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JACOB J. "JAKE" ZAGGER
JACOB J. "JAKE" ZAGGER
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On Friday, November 26, 2010 . Age 72, of Hermitage, PA. Dear companion of Gayle Lutz Engrao; father of Jody Zagger, Jeri Swogger (James), Janelle Parker (James); grandfather of Logan and Madison Swogger, and Jaden and Jaran Parker; and husband of the late Jacquelynn Zagger. After graduation, he served with the US Army and upon his discharge returned home to own and operate the Golden Bear Tavern in West Middlesex, PA, from 1969 to 1994. Jake was a renowned Accordion and Button Box musician (Cleveland-Style Polkas) and was awarded the Life Time Achievement by the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. Played with several orchestras' throughout the United States, including the Makic-Zagger Orchestra and they appeared on Channel 5 WEWS-TV, on "Polka Varieties" in Cleveland. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and a brother. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday (12/3/10) and 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (12/4/10) in the McGonigle Funeral Home 1090 E. State St. Sharon. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday (12/4/10) in the Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex. A full obituary can be viewed and condolences may be sent to his family by visiting the web site www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
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December 8, 2010
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the loving family and friends of "Jake" Zagger. We have wonderful memories of him when he visited and played his button box music for all of us so many long years ago in Alaska. We still play and enjoy many of his tunes when we perform. He has a lasting memory in all of our hearts. Sincerely, Marge Ford and her sister Patti of The Alaska Polka Chips The Alaska Button Box Gang
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