JOHN L. ZILLY

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JOHN ZILLY Obituary

ZILLY, JOHN L., 88, of Narragansett, died December 18th in hospice care at South County Hospital. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eulalia O'Toole Zilly and son Michael, and is survived by children John, Christine, Patrick, Peg, and Jim, eleven grand children, and two great-grandchildren.

Born in Southington, Connecticut, 'Jack' attended Cheshire Academy and the University of Notre Dame where he excelled at football (1946 NCAA Champions). Following service in the Navy during World War II, Jack played football for the Los Angeles Rams (1951 NFL Champions) and Philadelphia Eagles. While in California, he had roles in several movies. He coached football at the college and professional levels including head coach for the University of Rhode Island and assistant coach with the Philadelphia Eagles and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1972 Grey Cup Champions).

Following his coaching career, Jack was the successful owner and agent of O'Neil-Zilly Real Estate for fifteen years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Monday, December 21st at Saint Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Narragansett. Visiting hours are 4:00 to 7:00PM on Sunday, December 20th in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the De LaSalle Christian Brothers Building Fund, 635 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 02882. For guest book and condolences, averystortifuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Dec. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN ZILLY

12 Entries

Marcus Rand

December 23, 2009

My condolences to the Zilly family. Jack and I worked together at URI some many years ago; he as football coach and myself in the Admissions Office. We met once a week to decide who of his recruits would be admitted. From our first meeting I knew he was someone special and that is how I shall always remember him. A man of good humor, high ethics, always a gentleman, of hero material. Knowing his was a life well lived should bring comfort to his beloved family.

James Doran

December 22, 2009

Dear Peggy, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a great man who had a full and wonderful life, as did his son Michael, who's passing I had just recently been informed of. I remember your dad getting Mr Joss to let me out detention so that he could drive me me to an important game we had against S .K. Some years back, I happened by chance to meet him in a parking lot. He spoke very proudly of his Family and told me Mike was the president of his own Trucking company. I have fond memories of Mike ; playing with him on the 9th grade basketball team, making bonfires on the Islands on salt pond with Dennis Cavanaugh and Ann Holdrege; and him being the only kid in 9th grade who could eventually free him self of my dreaded Honk Headlock and beat me in wrestling. Please extend my condolences to the rest of your family. Jimmy Doran

John Roney

December 22, 2009

To the Zilly children, I wish to express my deepest sympathy. I never knew your Dad personally, but I was a friend of Mike's when we were students at Lenoir Rhyne College. I am also saddened to read that Mike is no longer with us. Mike used to talk of his father as his hero. I will never forget him. If any of you would care to, please drop me a card as I would appreciate communicating further. God bess you all during this difficult time. "John Roney, P. O. Box 53, Fairplay, MD 21733"

Barbara McDonald

December 22, 2009

Pat and Lynn,
I'm so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away. I didn't know until late yesterday or I surely would have paid my respects to you and your family. Please accept my condolences and extend them to Ryan and Kelly and the rest of your family.
My thoughts are with you all.
Barbara McDonald

Jackie Hartert

December 21, 2009

Chris and family, So sorry to read about the passing of your father.
Jackie (Howard) Hartert

Sylvia and Anthony De Luca

December 21, 2009

Dear Pat and family,

Sylvia and I extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your incredible dad,who brought so much honor,distincion and stellar service to country,and state,through all his selfless and countless endeavors.

A man,who accomplished so much with such dignity,and humility,admired,respected and loved by all who were touched by his guiding force and grace,he will be an etrenal beacon of light and hope to his wonderful family,and to all of us who admired him so much.

Love,

Wes Lessard

December 20, 2009

Dear Pat,

I just wanted you to know that all
of us at the 5th Quarter Club for URI
Football would like to extend our
deepest Sympathy to you and your Family.
You will be in our Prayer's.

Wes Lessard
President
5th Quarter Club,URI Football

david and pat ruberto

December 20, 2009

to the entire zilly family, we are so sorry for your loss. words cannot fully express what the heart wants to say . so this we will tell you hold those most wonderful memories in your heart for at some point theywill be a comfort to you all. love dave and pat ruberto

Beth johnson-Lessard

December 20, 2009

To Pat and the entire Zilly Family,

We would like to extend our Deepest
Sympathy at this Very Sad time.
We would never pretend to know how
you feel, but please know you are in
Our Thought's & Prayer's.

Wes & Beth Lessard
Saunderstown, RI

Linda Landy

December 20, 2009

To the Zilly family, our love and sympathy to you all. We will cherish the wonderful memories of great times spent with your Dad and all of the family. We will miss seeing his smiling face, especially at the URI football games. Linda (Nedwidek) Landy

December 19, 2009

Dear Pat,My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Steve Rotenberg

J F CARUSO

December 19, 2009

R I P SIR =YOUR ADVISE WAS ALWAYS WELL TAKEN

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