John Zalgenas Obituary
Born in Cambridge on Jan. 20, 1948, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Frances (Megevick) Zalgenas. He attended Cambridge public schools, and graduated from Cambridge Ridge & Latin.
He was a Vietnam War Air Force veteran, and a retired city of Cambridge police officer.
A loving father, John enjoyed leisure rides with his children, gardening, sports, fishing, spending time with his neighbors, his dog Little Joe, and his cat Robyn.
He is survived by two sons, Adam Zalgenas of Sandwich, and Eric Zalgenas of West Yarmouth; a daughter, Andrea Zalgenas of North Harwich; three sisters, Frances Zalgenas and Elizabeth Zalgenas, both of Cambridge, and Ann Noe of Medford; two brothers, Joseph Zalgenas of Epson, N.H., and Benjamin Zalgenas of Sandwich; and many loving relatives and friends. He was also the brother of the late Barbara Zalgenas.
Funeral services were private, and burial with military honors was in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center St., Wareham.
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Joyce Lovett
December 25, 2006
Andrea, Eric, and Adam,
The untimely death of your beloved father leaves a hole in my heart also. He was a loving cousin who called me faithfully, knowing I was grieving the death of my father, his Uncle Sonny. I do know he loved you with his whole being and you were his world. I am so very sorry for your loss.
My love and sympathy to you,
Joyce Lovett
Camp Hill, PA
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Phyllis Monarch
December 23, 2006
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I was very sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you during this difficult time.
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