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1922
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2012
John Zon Obituary
Born on August 2, 1922 in Charlemont, he was the son of Italian-born parents, John and Julia (Valentini) Zon. He was a 1941 graduate of Greenfield High School.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1943 to 1946, receiving the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Victory Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge.
On August 2, 1947, John married the former Jacqueline Caron, celebrating nearly 40 years of marriage before her death in 1986. A machinist and supervisor, he was employed by Greenfield Tap and Die until retirement.
John was a member of the Holy Trinity Church, Chairman of the Board for the Council on Aging since 1983, on the School Committee Board for Franklin County Tech School and a member of the American Legion John J. Galvin Post 81 in Greenfield.
He was also a Little League coach for 10 years and an avid Red Sox fan, creating a Red Sox museum in the basement of his home. John loved his garden and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include 3 sons: Stephen and his wife Kazue of Severn, MD, Paul of Albuquerque, NM and David of Greenfield; 3 daughters: Jane MacLenna and her husband Gary of Florida, Teresa Zon of Ludlow and Mary Yarrows and her husband Steve of Easthampton, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. John also leaves a brother Charles Zon of Florida, a sister Rose Louden of Greenfield and 2 nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday (2-16-12) at 9:15 a.m. from the Walker Funeral Home, 14 High Street, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 in Holy Trinity Church, with Rev. Tomasz Gorny, celebrant.
Burial with full military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday (2-15-12) from 6 to 8 p.m.
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February 15, 2012
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Jon's family. It saddens me greatly to think that he is gone. He was one of the nicest men I've ever met. I'm retired from teaching now but Jon was a true friend when he long served the Tech school committee. He connected with teachers and showed sincere interest and affection for people and for his community. I will always remember him in the best possible light. God bless him.
Barbara Rubin-Cross
February 15, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.he was a nice man.
Mary Jane Mochowski
February 14, 2012
My family and I will be forever grateful to have had John as our next door neighbor, friend, and Red Sox optimist. I am glad that he was able to take the "Maybe Next Year" signs off his lawn for at least a couple of Octobers during his life.
John always greeted all of us with smiles and, even though I moved away 8 years ago, I always went to visit him when I was in town.
We will always love and miss him.
Karyn and Nigel Skiathitis, and Star Barry
Ralph Odom
February 13, 2012
Terry;
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your father.
Ralph Odom
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