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Charles Zarfos Obituary

YORK/BRADENTON, FL Charles E. "Chabby" Zarfos, 77, died Friday, July 3, 2015, at his home in York. He was the husband of Susan Prindle Zarfos, the love of his life, for 57 years. "Chabby" was born in York, on February 16, 1938, the son of the late Charles S. and Pervilla (Flinchbaugh) Zarfos. He graduated from Red Lion High School, class of 1955. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a degree in business administration. Employed by Zarfos Furniture, Inc., in Red Lion, for 45 years. He served the last 30 years as president before retiring in 2002. As a young boy, "Chabby" was active in the Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He served on the advisory boards of Corestates Bank and the Salvation Army of York. He was a member and past chairman of the Credit Bureau of York and member and past president of the Rosenmiller Woods Condominium Association. "Chabby" was a member and past president of the Country Club of York, as well as a member and past trustee of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Red Lion. His Masonic affiliations included member and Past Master of Red Lion Lodge #649, member of Harrisburg Consistory, member of Zembo Shrine Club and member and past president of Red Lion Scottish Rite Club. In addition to his wife, Susan, "Chabby" is succeeded by a daughter, Bonni Zarfos Pear and her husband, Joel of Naperville, Ill.; and a granddaughter, Natalie Rowe Pear. A sister, Barbara Zarfos Landis and her husband, Robert live in Lititz. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Louise Zarfos. Other cherished family members include Harlowe and Susan Prindle, Dennis and Karen Willman, Samuel and Elaine Willman, Michael and Marcia Follin, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A funeral service in celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 45 First Ave., Red Lion. Viewings will be held on Tuesday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, and from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral Wednesday at the church. Interment will be at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions to his memory may be made to the Salvation Army of York, 50 E. King St., York, PA 17401; or St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 45 First Ave., P.O. Box 250, Red Lion, PA 17356. www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com

Published by York Daily Record from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2015.
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Just learned of Chabby's passing;wish you our sincerest condolences Susie. Memories of my visit to Red Lion and the respect I saw all showed to Chabby attests to his social grace. Our prayers for your loss. Frank and Patricia Schiavone

July 28, 2015

On behalf of our family, our symapthies are with you.
LuAnn Hildebrand

July 13, 2015

We just learned of Chabby's passing. Please share our family's deepest condolences. His memory will forever be in our hearts. Carrie Grove and family, Vicki, Lance and our families

Lance Grove

July 11, 2015

Our sympathy to Chabby's family. He and I grew up together in Red Lion, in the same class in school, in the church, and especially in Troop 28 Boy Scouts of St. Paul's church. He was a great friend, and we will miss him. Again, deepest sympathy to his family. - Glenn & Beverly Kinard

July 10, 2015

A GENTLEMAN.......AND A "GENTLE" MAN.......

We hold you all in our hearts and prayers.

Tim and Krista Tate

July 7, 2015

Mrs Zarfos I am Sorry to hear of your Loss, Mr Zarfos was a Great Person, I missed seeing both of you when I was dismissed from the Country Club. You and your family are in my Prayers.

Sherry Grove

July 7, 2015

Mrs. Zarfos, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mr. Zarfos was truly a remarkable person and we will miss him dearly. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Laurie & Colton Strausbaugh

July 7, 2015

I knew Mr. Zarfos from his visits to Aurora and the local church, Bethany of Fox Valley, where his daughter Bonnie and granddaughter Natalie are members. We connected instantly! It's as if we had known one another for years. Through our conversation and father like greetings, he genuinely wanted to know about my life and often made recommendations to enhance it. He is a blessing to me and my family and I will forever cherish our time together.

Charles

Charles Bibbs

July 7, 2015

Chab gave me a start to my career with the opportunity to be an interior designer at the furniture store, and for that I will always be grateful. I certainly miss those days, and Chabby's dry sense of humor. I'm sure he and God will play many rounds of golf up there. I just hope he lets God win one or two. Condolences to you and the family, Susie; Rest in Peace, Chab.

Kate (Nicholson) Winter

July 6, 2015

Motion PR would like to extend its sympathies to Bonni and the Zarfos family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

July 6, 2015

Susie, although I never knew Chabby I remember your stories about him from Linden Hall and how excited you were to go to the regatta with him. You were blessed to have him in your life for all those many years. So sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beckie Uhl

July 6, 2015

Aunt Susie,

Uncle Chabby was a wonderful and kind man - he will be deeply missed.

Steve

Steve Tansey

July 6, 2015

Mrs. Zarfos, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mr Zarfos was a wonderful, kind man. It was certainly a pleasure to know him. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time

Bryan Alfano

July 5, 2015

Dear Susan,

We are saddened to learn of Chab's passing. He will be missed.

You and your family are in our prayers.

Paul & Anita Tierney

July 5, 2015

Dear Susan,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Chabby was a wonderful person, he was a true gentleman! He will be missed!
Love,
Nancy and Neil

July 5, 2015

Dear Susan,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Chabby was a wonderful man, a true gentleman!! He will be missed.
Love,
Nancy and Nwil

July 5, 2015

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Therefore comfort yourselves together and edify one another, even as also ye do. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
Dr and Mrs C. James Favino

C. James Favino

July 5, 2015

Suzie, so sorry for your loss. Chab was a great man. We are going to miss him at River Strand.
Tom & Gisele Savoie

July 5, 2015

Susie and family-

Our deepest sympathy to you all. We only recently met Chabby and we liked him very much.

Vicky and David Gutierrez

July 5, 2015

So sorry to learn of Chabby's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Terry Salamone

July 5, 2015

God encircled a special light around you and Chabby for so many years. Suzie, you know that you have been so honored and privileged to be his wife. Chabby certainly was esteemed to be a man of high character and goodness. What a wonderful legacy. It certainly was a pleasure to have known Chabby.
In Christian Love, Janiene & Ata Shahidi

July 5, 2015

What a wonderful man. Chabby lived very close to my home in Red Lion where I grew up. I always admired Chabby from afar. The world would be a better place if there were more people like him. My sympathy for his loving family.

Beth Winstead Flynn

July 5, 2015

Chabby was a wonderful man-kind, caring, understanding. He always had a smile for those he met. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom and Judy James

July 5, 2015

York County had lost a beloved businessman and brother. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Chabby for 22 years. It was a pleasure working for him and I will always miss the wonderful times I had at Zarfos. Suzie, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Jerry and Cindy Argie

July 5, 2015

So sorry to hear the sad news. Susan, you and Chabby will always hold a special place to us. We are saddened by your loss. Love always, Scott and Sue Odell

July 5, 2015

Chabby will always be with us on "Monday nights".
He was a wonderful man who will be sorely missed.
He set a great example for all of us to follow. Hugs, Fran and Ivan

Fran Butler

July 5, 2015

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