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Mary Katherine Zinn "Katy" DeCiancio

Mary Katherine Zinn "Katy" DeCiancio obituary

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Mary DeCiancio Obituary

DECIANCIO, Mary Katherine "Katy" Zinn Passed away on October 22, 2016. Born in Tucson on May 24, 1933, she was a proud graduate of Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. She was preceded by her husband, James. Katy was the beloved mother of Douglas DeCiancio (Beth), James DeCiancio (Bernice), Janet Herman (Jeff) and Joel DeCiancio (Kate McIntosh); grandmother of Rachel Smetana (Tim), Jennifer Eubanks, Michael Herman, Logan DeCiancio, Lindsay DeCiancio, James DeCiancio, Dylan DeCiancio, Travis DeCiancio, Jacqueline McIntosh and Charlotte McIntosh and the great-grandmother of 12. Katy loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her friends and family. She spent a happy and fulfilling career teaching in the Flowing Wells School District. Katy was a gentle person with an exceptionally kind heart and would want to be remembered with a smile. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 4, 2016.

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Michelle Redzinak Phipps

November 28, 2023

I can't believe it's been 7 years. Than you so much for being an awesome Teacher and person.

December 4, 2016

To Katy's family,
Katy and my friendship goes back many many years. We had so many good times together through the years. I love Katy and I will miss her so much.
To quote from a mug Katy game me and I use every day, "Special Friend, The Bonds We Have Are Everlasting".
God be with you now and always.
Emily Kallal

December 4, 2016

She was the best mom imaginable. I loved her so dearly and will miss her even more.

December 4, 2016

Katy was a loving, joyful person and my life is better for knowing her. I will miss her.
Lynn Nelson

Michelle Phipps

December 4, 2016

She was one of the best teachers I ever had. She was so nice and an awesome person. So sad for her family. RIP Ms. Deciancio you were loved by so many.

Carol Brant

December 4, 2016

I knew her as "Mary Kate Zinn" when we were children. Her mother was one of my favorite school teachers ~ and Mary Kate was a much-admired child actress in Tucson. She was always happy and full of fun. It was my privilege to be her friend. RIP sweet Mary Kate.

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