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Bernard Zackon Obituary
Bernard Jacob Zackon, V.M.D, Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., and Midlothian, Va., widower of Irene G. Zackon, passed away Oct. 3, 2009.
He is survived by three sons and their wives: Michael J. Zackon (Margaret) of Reading, Jeffrey F. Zackon (Dawn) of Oley, and Steven L. Zackon (Janice) of Midlothian, Va.; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Gertrude Z. Rubenstein of Langhorne.
Dr. Zackon was a member of the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association; past president of Schuylkill Valley Veterinary Medical Association; member and past president of Fleetwood Rotary Club; Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International; past president of Oley Valley Lions Club; first president of Oley Valley Community Fair, and founder and chairman of Oley Valley Horse Show.
He was also a 60-year member of American Legion Post 878, Oley Valley Youth Building Trustee, and past member of Oley Fire Company.
He was a graduate of Olney High School, Philadelphia, and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of University of Pennsylvania and University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical School. He practiced veterinary medicine for over 40 years.
He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada, hunting, and was an avid Philadelphia sports team fan.
Services will be announced at a later date. The family requests that no flowers be sent. Memorial contributions may be made to your local ASPCA or Boy Scouts of America.
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Sharon High
October 8, 2009
Dear Zackon family - I will never forget all the good times we had with "Doc" at Hillcrest Racquet Club with the tennis group.
October 8, 2009
To Zackon Family,
I was sorry to hear the sad news of "Doc". He was a great man and will certainly be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Nancy DeLong Dugas
Virginia (Ginny Meck) Wetzel
October 7, 2009
To Zackon Family,
So sorry to here of your loss, It is very difficult to loose a parent. Just wanted to offer my prayers and condolances to the entire family.
May you find comfort and peace in God and memories now and always.
Blessings to all,
An Old school friend,
Mark, Patty, Sarah, Emily & Zachary Weidner
October 6, 2009
Uncle Jeff and Aunt Sis,
We are very sorry for your loss. We hope the memories you have with your father will help you through these difficult days. He lives on in your heart, and always will.
Gilbert Carbon
October 6, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Judi & Tom Ninetto
October 6, 2009
Our Deepest Sympathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Anita DiMantova
October 5, 2009
Dear Steve, Jan, Matt, and Brent,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom, Anita, and Sara
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