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Robert Zola Obituary
of Binghamton
Robert E. Zola, 46, of Binghamton, died Monday, September 1, 2008, at his home after a short illness with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Edward J. Zola Jr. He is survived by his loving mother, Marie B. Zola, Johnson City; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen and Joe Miller, Binghamton, Debbie and Steve Bell, Binghamton, Michele Russin and Bill Reidenbach, Johnson City; nieces and nephews, Julie, Milissa and Amy Miller, David and Sean Bell, Emily Russin; aunt and uncle, Susan and Edward Zarnowski, Peckville, Pa.; several cousins. He was a graduate of Vestal Central High School and attended Broome Community College. Bob enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and hunting. Special thanks to Debbie Weir of Catholic Charities. Bob will be missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Thursday at 6 p.m. Rev. Corey S. VanKuren will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Thursday from 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Bob may be made to Catholic Charities of Broome County, 232 Main Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Zola
Cheryl Minckler Cardone
September 12, 2008
Dear Mrs. Zola and family,
My parents and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies. My parents ran into him recently at a local restaurant. They had a nice conversation with him. I remember riding our Chopper bicycles together back in elementary school. He was a very special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Take care and god bless all of you!
DEBBIE BURKE
September 5, 2008
TO THE ZOLA FAMILY:
I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WILL YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. ROBERT WAS SUCH A NICE PERSON AND HAD SUCH A GENTLE SPIRIT AND WILL BE TRUELY MISSED. HE WAS ALWAYS POLITE AND SUCH A GENTLEMAN.
Donna Novello
September 5, 2008
Dear Mrs Zola, Debbie & Steve, Karen, Michelle, and Zola family, words cannot express the sympathy I have for all of you. My fondest memories of High School are hanging out at the Zola household when Bob was around. He was always so nice. Hope you can find some comfort in knowing that Bob is at peace together with his dad now. Deb, please let me know if there is anything i can do-I will see you again soon. My prayers go out to all of you. Much love to you all, Donna
LEONARD&LEONA PREDNIS
September 4, 2008
DEAR MARIE, KAREN, DEBBIE, AND MICHELE,
WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS. FOR TWENTY YEARS WE WERE BLESSED TO HAVE YOU FOR OUR NEIGHBORS. WE SHARED MANY GOOD TIMES AND WERE LIKE FAMILY. BOB WAS A GENTLE, LOVING CARING, RESPECTFUL HANDSOME PERSON WITH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO HAVE ENJOYED SPENDING THESE YEARS WITH BOB. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS YOU. WE LOVE YOU.
LEONARD & LEONA PREDNIS AND FAMILY
debbie kadylak
September 4, 2008
Dear Mrs.Zola,Debbie Michelle and Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen your brother since high school. I just remember what a nice looking and sweet guy he was then and am sure he still was in more recent times.. Debbie ,I will call you soon to see if I can help in anyway. I hope all your memories of Bob will somehow help you all. Debbie Kadylak
Lisa Pringle-Foster
September 4, 2008
To the Zola Family,
I find myself at a loss to truly express my heartfelt sympathy for you all. From that first "King Bruin" Dance in 10th grade, I knew the kind, gentle, loving Bob that will always have a big piece of my heart and took with him when he left this earth. I'm happy to always have the memories-especially that HUGE smile! Bob will always live on to all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, always.
Kelley & Sam Russo
September 4, 2008
Karen,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with youand your family.
September 4, 2008
Dear Mrs. Zola, Karen, Debbie and Michele, Our thoughts and hearts are with you. With our deepest sympathy.
Dave, Paula, Kait and Amy Weingartner
Carmen Fancher
September 4, 2008
Debbie and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you at this difficult time.
Jim Farrell
September 3, 2008
To the Zola Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. Bob brings back a few memories he and I shared such as VYFL games, high school dances, playing high school football and many other events through our years at school. He was a quiet kind person. Keep in mind all the good times Bob brought with a smile on his face.
God Bless
John Glenning
September 3, 2008
Debbie-
Laurie and I are deeply sadden on the death of your brother. Your brother is in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Laurie
Nancy (Livsky) Keefer
September 3, 2008
Dear Mrs. Zola and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'd known Bob since elementary school, and certainly have many fond memories of growing up in Vestal with him. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing how many people's lives he touched, and that he will be missed by so many.
Bob,Sue, Rob & Nick Pastor
September 3, 2008
Dear Mrs. Zola, Karen, Debbie, Michele and families, please know that our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. May your memories be a source of comfort.
Seara Allen
September 3, 2008
Mrs.Zola and family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
I was very lucky to have been part of Bobs life! Loving him was easy because he is such a wonderful man.I have always kept a part of him in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Laura Conaty Terry
September 3, 2008
To Bob's Family: As Bob and I both graduated in 1980 from Vestal, we became reacquainted during the past couple of years when he lived over by the Giant & Partners Trust on the Westside. I had the honor of conversing with Bob and missed our conversations when he moved to another neighborhood. He was extremely warm, friendly and soft-spoken - a true gentleman. I offer you my deepest condolences for your loss.
Michele Palmeri
September 3, 2008
Karen and family:
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You guys have been through so much. Please convey my condolences to your mom as well. If there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to call.
MARY PARKS
September 3, 2008
Debbie and family, Please know my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Words just can't express my heartfelt sympathy.
L Harris
September 3, 2008
Bob was a wonderful person he would give the shirt off his back. Bob will truley be missed. His family and friends will be in my prayers.
Mark Kvassay
September 3, 2008
To The Family of Bob Zola,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
I only knew Bob for a short period of time but what I saw was a man who was kind and gentle with a big heart.
May God take and rest his soul, and may his family and friends find comfort that he doesn't have to suffer from a drawn out battle from the Ca.
I am sorry I am unable to attend the planned services d/t my work schedule here at Yale hospital in Ct.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Bobs family and friend, God bless you all.
Sincerely,
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