Richard Frank "Dick" Zasimowich

1935 - 2016

Richard Frank "Dick" Zasimowich obituary, 1935-2016, Poquoson, VA

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Claytor Rollins Funeral Home - Poquoson

836 Poquoson Avenue

Poquoson, Virginia

Richard Zasimowich Obituary

POQUOSON - Richard Frank "Dick" Zasimowich, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2016, surrounded by family. A native of Edgeley, North Dakota, Dick was a resident of Poquoson for 59 years. He retired from NASA after 37 years of devoted service. Dick also served our country in the Navy Reserves where he retired after 40 years. He also was a member of the Odd Fellows Hall, Good Neighbors, and Commissioner of Poquoson Youth Football in the 1970s. Dick was preceded in death by his father, Archie Zasimowich; mother, Dorothy Vernon; brother, Donald Zasimowich; and sister, Reva Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Geraldine Insley Zasimowich; four sons, Bryan "Moe" (Veronica "Roni"), Gerald "Zac" (Sherrie), Paul (Melissa), and Miles (Danette); twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three brothers, Norman Vernon, Sonny Vernon, and Eugene Vernon; and sister, Inez Face. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-8:00 PM, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson. A Celebration of Dick's life will be led by Pastor Buddy Chapman and Pastor George V. Insley Jr., Wednesday, March 30, 2:00 PM, at the funeral home, with full military honors. At other times the family will receive friends at 15 Evans Grove Road, Poquoson. Burial will be private at a later date. Online condolences to claytorrollins.com .

Published by Daily Press on Mar. 28, 2016.
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Miles very sorry for your loss. I thought a lot of Zas he could always make me laugh.
God bless

Leroy Davis

March 31, 2016

So sorry for your loss. He was a nice man, and always had a joke to tell. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mr. John and Tonya

John and Tonya Claveau

March 30, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

T Griffin

March 30, 2016

To Richard family , Richard was one of my classmates & a very dear friend, I have so many wonderful memories of Richard. When we sat in alphabet order, it was always Gene Thom, Marlin Walter, Delane Welder(me) Richard Zasimowich, Willie Zieger. A teacher once told me I was the Rose between the thorns. On our grad. cards Richard put I was the thorn sitting by the roses. I have always carried that card with me. Today I took it out of my billfold & said a prayer for a very special friend. May he rest in Peace & God Blessing be with his family. Delane Welder Scallon

Delane Scallon

March 30, 2016

You all chose some wonderful pictures of Dick enjoying life with his loving family!I enjoyed seeing those pictures last night and visiting with family members. The video of Dick dancing with Geraldine is priceless. Dick's zest for life will live on in those who love him. I am so sorry for the loss of this dear man.

Nanci Diggs

March 30, 2016

I will always miss you. I love you so much! I wish this was all a big dream, and I would wake up any moment and be able to come hug you. This pain is unbearable.

Sharon Zasimowich

March 30, 2016

Danny and I were so sorry to learn of the passing of Dick. He was a good man and will be missed by all of us!! Please know that all of his family is in our prayers.

Danny and Wynne Rogers

March 29, 2016

Hugs and prayer to you and your family Mama G.

Rita Mckeithan

March 29, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.

Michael Redifer

March 29, 2016

To the Zasimowich family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Zas, the NASA bingo master, was a heck of a person, great to talk to, funny, kind, hard on you when it was called for, friendly, a great person, he will be missed for sure. I have known Zas for long time and I got to meet Miles while playing NASA golf and working at NASA. May the good Lord watch over you during this time, my condolences to the family. God Bless!!!!

Rodney Russell

March 29, 2016

Dear family, we are so sorry that Richard passed away, we are praying for you. The last time you and Richard came to Edgeley. Was such a fun time. We totaly enjoyed your visit. We love you and God Bless !

March 28, 2016

Best wishes to all of Dicks family. May you all be at peace, as he is finally at peace and out of pain.

Sandra Mayfield

March 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Prayers sent!

March 28, 2016

We will miss seeing Dick around and that big smile of his. May God keep you safe in His Loving arms now at this time of great need.

Sonny & Lynda Hanson

March 28, 2016

I am so sorry to hear that my good friend and NASA coworker "Zaz" has passed away. We both spent our time in the Instrument Research Division and he was my go-to-guy whenever I was in need of a bushel of clams. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. He was a wonderful man, and will be missed.
George Wood

March 28, 2016

Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family. So Sorry for your loss. Patricia Perreault

Patricia Perreault

March 28, 2016

I'm truly sorry to hear of Mr. Zasimowich passing, Thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Geraldine and her family during this difficult time...

Charles Hornsby (Jr)

March 28, 2016

Geraldine, sorry for your loss.If you ever need me I'm just a phone call away.Dick will be missed by all who knew him.

March 28, 2016

Prayers and love sent from Texas. Sorry we can't make it up there, but know you are on our hearts. Love, Ingrams

Lisa Ingram

March 28, 2016

Annette Firth

March 28, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Belinda Edberg

March 28, 2016

Paul I am so sorry for you and your families loss. I know he is at peace and in a much better place .

Todd King

March 28, 2016

Always enjoyed working with "Zas" as we knew him at NASA. He always had a smile on his face and joke to tell. He will be missed!

Chris Alexander

March 28, 2016

To Geraldine and family - I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless all of you and be with you.

Doris Taylor Williams

March 28, 2016

Miles, my sympathy on the loss of your dad, sincere condolences to the family.

Marshall Massemgill

March 28, 2016

To Zasimowich Family, We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his soul to Heaven. Sincerely, John and Dee Miller (Sincoskie)

John MIller

March 28, 2016

REST IN PEACE DICK




JIMMIE & EDITH

March 28, 2016

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