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John Zaccheo Obituary

John A. Zaccheo of West Scranton died Tuesday at home. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lucille Gallagher.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Vito and Pauline Piazza Zaccheo, he attended local public schools and was a June 1943 graduate of Central High. During World War II he served in Europe with the 94th Infantry Division. He earned the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal and European-African-Middle Eastern Medal. He also served in the army of occupation as a communication sergeant and was honorable discharged in 1946. Before retiring, he worked in the cutting room at Linder Bros. for 32 years and then in other local cutting rooms.

He was a vice president of his local and president of the Shagmoor Bowling League. He also bowled for 40 years in the S.S. Business Men's League and served as treasurer for 30 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Lucy's Church, a member its Holy Name Society and past president and also served there as an acolyte. He was also an assistant cubmaster of Pack 77 and scoutmaster of Troop 77. During his time with the troop more than 20 boys attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow. He was also awarded the Order of Merit, the St. George Emblem for Catholic scout leaders and his wood badge for scout leader.

During his life he was an active blood donor and had donated more that nine gallons. He also served as a manager and coach in the Tripp Miss E softball league for 11 years.

Surviving are three sons, Dr. Gerard Zaccheo and wife, Joy, Johnstown; John and wife, Lee, Scranton; and Vito and wife, Sandra, Clarks Summit; a daughter; Mary Kay Mercanti, Dickson City; daughter-in-law, Mary Rose Zaccheo, Scranton; a sister, Lena Renock, Lewisburg; and 10 grandchildren, Dana, Christopher, Kelly, Michael, Derek, Nadine, Nyssa, Nori Zaccheo, and Megan and Craig Mercanti.

He was also preceded in death by sons, Lawrence and James; and brothers, Carmen and Pat.

The funeral will be Friday from the Patrick F. Guido Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Ave., with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church, 949 Scranton St. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.

Friends may call Friday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Visit www.patrick guidofuneralhome.com for information directions or to send an online condolence.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Scranton Times on Jun. 23, 2011.

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Gennaro Pileggi

July 14, 2011

Mr. Zaccheo was the kindest man I've ever known. He taught me a lot of how to be a respectable person through scouting and just being around him was inspiring. My deepest condolences to the family. He will be missed. He, as well as, the family will be in my prayers.

Gennaro Pileggi

July 14, 2011

Mr. Zaccheo was the best person I've ever known. He taught me a lot of things and helped me to be the person that I am today. A very dear friend, a hard loss for me to take. My heart-felt condolences to you, the family. I will miss him and am sure he will be missed by all. All of you will be in my prayers as well as he.

June 26, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Paul, Sheila, Hana and Cole Ford

Jim & Judi Walsh

June 24, 2011

Dear Cousins,

We express our sincere condolonces on the loss of Uncle Johnny. We are sorry that we could not come to Scranton for the funeral but it was impossible to change Jim's schedule. We will never forget his and Uncle Dom's midnight drive to Johnstown when Mom died, the family picnics and his leading the baseball games, or his laugh. He was an uncle but more than that a friend and role model. The world will not be the same without him. He will be sadly missed but his memories will live on.

Love,
Jim, Judi, Molly & Christi

Maury Casey

June 23, 2011

Dear Cuzzies, I'm so sad to hear of your Dad's death. He came to my aunt Margaret's funeral mass last week and he looked so good! I have wonderful memories of Johnny and your Mom and of you kids coming to visit at Uncle Mike's (my grandfather) every Christmas. Like my sister Kerry, I too remember Johnny coming to the house to cut my grandfather's hair in the kitchen. Your Dad was such a joyful presence -- we kids just loved him! Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.

Maury (Kearney) Casey

Kerry Kearney

June 23, 2011

Dear Cousins. I am your Great-Uncle Mike Gallagher's granddaughter. I worked with Johnny at Linders in the summers of 1966 and 1967 and knew him well because he regularly came to cut the hair of our grandfather after Pop was too disabled to go out. The most important memory I have of him is his unfailing cheerfulness and generosity. He always had a big smile and a helping hand. He was a great soul!

Ray Mancini

June 23, 2011

A true gentleman and human being, always with a smile and a helping hand. I was blessed to have known him as my Scout leader and am a better person today because of his being part of my growing up.

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