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David Wachsman
November 26, 2012
Clem was the Patriach of the large Zotto family. I never knew Clem to say anything bad or unflattering to anyone. He was the pillar of society, who brought so much to his community in both sports and academics. He is sorely missed and loved by both his family and community, I know Kathy and I do, we were former neighbors. Blessings to Mrs. Zotto and Families. This Thanksgiving had to be a solemn one for all, but the Zotto family are strong who comfort each other for times like this.
KATHY WACHSMAN
November 24, 2012
Clem was a wonderful person and neighbor we were thinking about him and his family on this THANKSGIVING HOW THE LORD TOOK HIM TO HIS RESTING PLACE , MAY HE REST IN PEACE HE HIS MISSED BY HIS OLD NEIGHBORS PAUL AND KATHY .
Robert Beattie
December 9, 2011
I'm sorry to hear about your loss
Marie Miklic
November 30, 2011
I was very saddened to hear of Clem's passing. My condolences to all of his family. He hired me as a physical education teacher in the 80's. Every Friday he visited me and the rest of his staff, with a smile and couple of jokes. I will miss him.
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Patrick and Jeanne Lance
November 30, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your family find comfort in loved ones and their faith during this difficult time.
Mark Grande
November 29, 2011
Sorry for your loss, working out of town, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Yolanda Sorrento Caola
November 29, 2011
Mrs. Zotto and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband/father. Mrs. Zotto I will miss seeing him in Church with you - he was always so pleasant. I hope your faith gives you some comfort during this difficult time.
Keith Gentry Sr
November 29, 2011
To the Zotto Family,
My deepest sympathy go out to you all. Mr Zotto was one in a million, he was always willing to give you a chance.That is what I will remember about him.
Joe Halloran
November 29, 2011
Dear Zotto Family,
So sorry for your loss, may memories comfort you and bring you peace during this very difficult time.
Maggie Smith
November 29, 2011
Coach Zotto "lifted up" many a THS kid, as well as the entire school morale. Thank you to someone who didn't care where you came from but told you you could go anywhere you wanted to if you worked for it.
Maggie Flynn Smith THS 67
Ballston Spa NY
Eric Schofield
November 29, 2011
To the Zotto Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Not many men in this area have left such a positive mark on so many people. A true gentleman who will be missed.
FATHER YOUNG
November 29, 2011
FOR FOUR YEARS CLEM I SHARED THE SAME 4X6 FT. OFFICE AND IT WAS A JOY TO BE WITH HIM. WE HAD A GREAT RELATIONSHIP AS HIS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND SEE HIS OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE FOR THE STUDENTS THAT HE DEMONSTRATED BY HIS LEADERSHIP FOR THEM. HE WAS A WINNER IN LIFE AND MANY GAINED BY HIS LIFE.
FATHER YOUNG
Harriet & Bill Springer
November 29, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss of a great man.
ross scott
November 28, 2011
Our condolences to you and your family.
Ross Scott
Debi Everly
MACARTHUR HENDERSON
November 28, 2011
OUR PRAYS IS WITH YOU MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL AMEN
Scott & Jill (Deamer) Bucciero
November 28, 2011
Annie, Kevin, Danny and the entire Zotto family...So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May time turn your sorrow into fond memories of his time here with all of you!
Phyllis Mahar
November 28, 2011
Clem,Mary ,Sam and Dom,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please extend my deepest sympathy to Gerry.
Melanie Thompson
November 28, 2011
Kevin
I was sorry to hear about your dads passing.
Denise Farnan
November 28, 2011
Kathy & Family
You all have your own gaurdian angel to watch over you now.
Bryan Braun
November 28, 2011
Cathy & Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead.
Jack Weaver
November 28, 2011
Gerry and Family,
Sorry to hear about Clem.My thoughts and prayers to all.He was a joy to be around with his never ending smile and optimism.His influence in the Troy Community over the years helped many people,including yours truly.He recommended me to take his place as the head coach at Cardinal Mc Closkey in 1962,where I spent the next 12 years,before going to Watervliet HS.I will always be grateful for that opportunity.He will be sorely missed.May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.May he rest in peace.
Jack Weaver
Kathy & David Wachsman
November 28, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Rick & Jill Brimmer
November 28, 2011
Anne & Family~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in all of the memories you have of your Dad.
Kathy Collins
November 28, 2011
Anne and family so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Class of 1985
Anita Solomon
November 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Anita and Steve (co-worker of Anne's) send our deepest condolences and will keep you all in our prayers.
Humbert Grande
November 28, 2011
Sorry to here about Clem he was such a nice man to talk.Will always remember play basketball with Clem in Beman Park. He had a great outside shot.
Alexis and Bell Family
November 28, 2011
To the Zotto Family:
My heart is heavy today for I have lost a dear friend, mentor and father figure. Oh, how I am going to miss those heavy pats on the back and Mr. Z saying "How's it going kid."
There are not to many people who can say that they left a large legacy behind them when they reach heaven's gates but for Mr. Zotto his legacy is larger than life.
May GOD bless your family and give you comfort during this difficult time.
November 28, 2011
Sorry to here about Clem.He was such a nice man to talk to. Will always remember playing basketball in Beman Park. He had a great outside shot
Shanna Howe
November 28, 2011
So sorry to hear of Mr. Zotto's passing. My deepest sympathy to the Family. He was such a nice man who always had a smile on his face.
Terri Bills (Fox)
November 28, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Mr. Zotto from the Troy School District. I will be keeping your family in my prayers.
george keeler
November 28, 2011
Gerry and family we send our deepest condolences.Clem was always "THE HAPPY ZOTTO " and will be greatly missed.Our prayers and thoughts are wth you all. George and MaryJean Keeler
Eric Murphy
November 28, 2011
Our sincere condolences!! Our thoughts and prayers to the Zotto Family!!
Eric, Melissa, Olivia and Addison Murphy
Jennifer Davis
November 28, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. While I have not had the pleasure of meeting Clem in person, I have had the opportunity to hear how wonderful he was through his daughter Anne. What a legacy! God bless you all.
November 28, 2011
Dear Zotto family,
Clem and I are co-workers at Syn-Tech Systems in Tallahassee. Our thoughts and prayers are with Clem, Mary and the entire Zotto family.
Thomas and Diane Tomasi
November 28, 2011
To The Zotto Family,
It is with great sorrow that I have learned pf Clem's death. He was a great teacher who did great things for
us when we were getting started. Please be certain that he is being remembered in my prayers nad masses.
God Bless,
Father Young
Carol Rothenheber Schrom
November 28, 2011
Dear Gerry:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sure Clem and Walter are in heaven reminiscing the good old times.
Kathy Rancourt
November 27, 2011
Gerry and family,
So sorry to hear of Clem's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a wonderful man.
James Keegan
November 27, 2011
Clem made those who had contact with him better. He was effervescent and the thing I remember most is his smile. My deepest condolences.
The Nash'
November 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zotto family.
Rich Campoli
November 27, 2011
My condolences to the Zotto Family.Coach
was very special and I will always have fond memories under his tutelage.
November 27, 2011
Zotto Family
My sincere condolences on the passing of Clem, a man who was so revered by myself and the entire coaching fraternity....he will be sorely missed by everyone.
Gary Hunter
Mechanicville, NY
Roz Hennessy
November 27, 2011
"To the Family Of Clem Zotto, My Condolences to your Whole Family, He will be remembered for the kind of "Man" that he was. I'm very glad that my Son Mike, was a part of his "Big Family" He was a very sincere person and will be remembered for many, many, years to come.
Sincerely Roz Hennessy(Wagstaff)
November 27, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Zotto family, Clem was a wonderful man who always greeted me with a smile each wednesday when he joined the boys at the diner and I always looked forward to chatting with him. We will certainly miss this truly special man. It was my privilege to call him a friend.
Suzanne DeGiorgio
Alexis Diner
Michael Armlin
November 27, 2011
Dear Gerry and Family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Clem's passing. He was a very Dear Friend to our father and I wanted to let you know how much my father cherished the relationship he had with Clem and your entire family...
Clem will be Dearly Missed. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you!
The Armlin Family
Fr. Rene Robert
November 27, 2011
Dear Anne and Family,
May the Lord comfort you and yours.
I will remember Clem in my prayers. May he rest peace.
November 27, 2011
Dear Gerry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Clem was always smiling & had a kind word for everyone. We were privileged to have known him.
Fondly,
Bill & Joan (Bearor) Tompkins, Nashville, Tn.
Ann and Vince Medici
November 27, 2011
To the family of Clem Zotto,
A quick, brilliant smile, a hearty laugh, a funny sense of humor, and a loving heart. That is what I think of when I think of Clem. I was very fond of him as my supervisor at Troy...He was more than a boss he was a friend...we shared many jokes and laughs...Betty Crocker ,Clem, is still very popular!!!! I know he will be missed incredibly!!!! God Bless the Zotto family and anyone privileged enough to have known Clem. May God Bless you during this difficult time with the grace and Peace you need to get through your sorow.
November 27, 2011
To the Zotto Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Stacy Family
Brian and Donna, Gerry and Stacy and Dottie and Charlie
Bill Higgins
November 27, 2011
Clem was a great Teacher, Coach and Educator. My sincerest condolences. RIP good friend.
Ellen M. Hedderman
November 27, 2011
Danny, Carrie and family,
We just want to take this opportunity on behalf of the Hedderman family to express our condolences on the passing of Mr. Zotto, and to let you know we are thinking and praying for you during this very difficult time.
Love,
Ellen and Aunt Eleanor.
william rackley
November 27, 2011
To the Zotto Family and the Troy Area Community be of good cheer in your celebration of the life of a good man who served his community with compassion,love,and understanding with no concern about race,age,gender,or social status.Coach Zotto had a smile and solution for all his people.So,when its time to send Coach home to rest with Old Man Rackley and others transitioned before him,BE OF GOOD CHEER FOR HE HAS LIVED THE GOOD LIFE and we have all benefited.Let us honor Coach by continuing his smile and service to our community.May the Lord Bless Clem and family.Peace And Love,Willie
Jim Canfield
November 27, 2011
Please accept my sincere condolences for our loss of Clem. He was a fine man and very talented coach and educator. I had known him since CCHS in the '50's. Were I not 3000 miles away I would pay my respects personally.
Pat & Shu Shufelt
November 27, 2011
We were saddened to hear of Clem's passing, we send our love and prayers to the Zotto family. Love Pat and Jim Shufelt
THS 1993
November 27, 2011
I was sadden to see this in today's papper. He was a wonderful educator and will be missed dearly.
Steve , Kathy (Moak)Cusack
November 27, 2011
To all the Zotto Family,
Sending peace and comfort to you with our thoughts and prayers. There was nothing like Mr. Zottos laugh and happy way. God Bless you. We are so sorry.
Love,
Kathy and Steve Cusack
george quine
November 26, 2011
To the Zotto Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this sad time.
The Quine Family
November 26, 2011
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Peg Gavigan LeRoux- Brunswick
November 26, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Clem was a great sportsman, great coach and great friend. Ray Waldron, retired Ad, Saratoga Springs.
November 26, 2011
Clem was an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. How fortunate we all were to have walked in his footsteps. Godspeed, Amigo.
Joe Murray, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Kathy& David Wachsman
November 26, 2011
To the Zotto Family:
Our thoughts and prayers our with you all at this difficult time. We remember clem sitting in the yard when we were in our yard and yelling down to dave saying i love your music, we will remember clem the way he was, We were neighbors for a long time may he rest in peace . God bless his wife and family and may they be kept in our prayers .
Marylee Casey Fitzgerald
November 26, 2011
My heart, as always, is with the Zotto family (my second family). The wonderful memories will never be forgotten. God bless Mr. Zotto. He will always be remembered for the amazing man that he was.
Ned 's
November 26, 2011
To the Zotto Family:
Our thoughts and prayers with all of you.
God Bless
The Ned Family
kim curtiss
November 26, 2011
Marra and Richie.. I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Try to think of all the happy times you spent together.. Huggs to you both.
Kim Curtiss
Liz and Kurt Bulson
November 26, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. Thinking of you.
Liz and Kurt
Dave Wachsman
November 26, 2011
We are stunned on hearing about Clem's passing. Clem was a wonderful, positive spirited person who was always pleasant with his contagious smile. He is a man that always had positive issues to say and never negative. His presence will be sorely missed by his families, friends, former students, high school players, neighbors; namely us Dave and Kathy Wachsman (former neighbors). This indeed is a sad time for the entire community who knew the legacy that Clem brought to the community in which he served so memorably. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go to Clem and his wonderful family.
Lisa Badolato-Allen
November 26, 2011
To the Zotto Family:
I was sorry to hear of Clem's passing. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. You have my deepest sympathy.
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