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Spiro Zingus Obituary
He was born in New London on Dec. 25, 1919, the son of Chris and Evanthea Litsis Zingus.
He married Katherine Daitsas Zingus April 30, 1955. She died Oct. 14, 2001.
Mr. Zingus was a graduate of the former Bulkley High School in New London, and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church.
Mr. Zingus had owned and operated several restaurants in the area including Christopher's, A & W Root Beer, a concession stand at Ocean Beach, and Pizza Palace.
He is survived by two sons, Chris Zingus, of New London, and George Zingus and his wife, Denise, of Quaker Hill; a brother, Harry Zingus; and two grandchildren, George and Nikolas Zingus.
He was predeceased by a brother, George Zingus.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. in St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Calling hours are today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, and also Thursday at the church from 10 to 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Spiro Zingus
David and Deshone Boner
January 24, 2006
Sorry to hear about your lost. We wish we could be there to give you our love and surport. Know that your all in our prays.
The Boners
JOHN CONTOULIS
January 22, 2006
Dear Chris & George:
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always a very dear friend of mine. He was a very honest and honorable man. I will miss him very, very much. I am in Pennsylvania now so I'm very sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral.
Your friend,
John Contoulis
gina debona carter
January 21, 2006
chris,sorry for your loss. i went to harbor school with you and st joseph''s
Helen Synodi
January 20, 2006
Dear Chris and George,
So sorry about your Dad. May his memory be eternal.
Bill & Zelda Fox
January 19, 2006
To the family of Spike - Our deepest sympathy to all. Spike was very dear to us.We go back many many years. Many stories & many good memories. May he rest in peace. Bill & Zelda Fox
Rev. William & Mary Mattis
January 19, 2006
May your memory live forever in the hearts and minds of your family and friends.
Brenda Fernald
January 18, 2006
To the Zingus Family,
My thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Ernie and Dianne Smith
January 18, 2006
George,Chris Zingus and family:
We would like to express our deepest sympathies. We know it is very hard to lose someone close to you. Hold on to the memories you shared, they will stay with you forever.
Sincerely,
Ernie and Dianne Smith,
Stacey and Tony
and family
Rit & Eva Manthous
January 18, 2006
A wonderful fun loving man. He will be missed. May his memory be eternal.
Eve & Rit Manthous
Harry Thomas
January 18, 2006
Chris and George,
My heartfelt sympathies to you both on the loss of your father. I always enjoyed Spike and will forever foundly remember the vacation taken with him and Theo Charlie to Las Vegas several years ago. He was a guy's guy. It was obvious he had experienced alot in life with his very visible insight and wit. I alwyas enjoyed his company and that of the entire Zingus family. May his memory be eternal.
David Pottie
January 18, 2006
George & Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
David L. Pottie
Bruce Wadleigh
January 18, 2006
George and Chris
You know how much i loved your dad. I will never forget the times i got to spend with him. My sincere sympathy to my second family.
Bruce
Harry Boardsen
January 18, 2006
To the Zingus Family, I deeply regret the loss of Spike. I will always remember the great days of the Grotto Rest. and the relationship I had with the Zingus family and most of all Harry who I think of offen. I am sorry I can't be there as I am in Naples, Fl. My heartfelt thoughts to all and God Bless you all.
Harry & Nancy Boardsen
Pete & Kathy (Mortimer) Kemp
January 18, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, he will be greatly missed.
Nate Lidestri
January 18, 2006
To the Zingus family, I sent my deepest sympathy. Spiro, Spike as I called him, was a walking buddy in years past at Ocean Beach where we would exchange stories and even tried to solve some of the local problems.May you find comfort in your memories of him and may Spike's soul rest in peace.
MICHAEL PHILOPENA
January 18, 2006
DEAR CHRIS, GEORGE, AND FAMILY;
SORRY TO READ OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING. MANY HAPPY MEMORIES FROM WESTRIDGE ROAD WHEN WE WERE ALL YOUNG. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
Will Tackling
January 18, 2006
Dear Chris,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family during this sad time.
God speed.
Will
gina debona carter
January 18, 2006
chris,sorry about the passing of your dad. i went to harbor school with you. gina debona carter
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