Father Donald Zarkoski

My daughter had a heart attack 12/8/04 and Fr. Don immediately came to the hospital at my request to administer the sacrament of anointing of the sick. My daughter has survived and we hope for her recovery. My ego will miss Fr. Don at our Int'l Dinner this year since he always came back for seconds of Kielbasa and Kapusta (Polish sausage and sauerkraut) which I cook every year. He was a lovely man and we here at Good Shepherd Parish will certainly miss him.

To know Father Don was to be richly blessed. He proclaimed God`s unconditional love for all by his words and his actions. Thanks be to God for sending this wonderful priest to the people of Good Shepherd Parish. May he rest in eternal peace and happiness.

I've only known Fr. Don a short time, during the last year and a half. He hired me as his secretary. Fr. Don was kind, sensitive and patient. We had some very enlightening discussions. I helped watch over his dog, Chico, while he was hospitalized and in the nursing homes. Chico and I would go and visit him as often as we could. Fr. Don definitely cheered up during those visits. It is God's blessing to take Fr. Don home to him. I will miss him very much but am so happy that he is with...

Fr. Don was the man who first gave me an opportunity in 1975 to be a Teacher/Coach. Savio HS back then was a special school headed up by a special man. He was a good guy, fair as could be, a loyal friend and as tough as they come. He was called "The Hammer" for a reason. I, like all in the Savio community, only have fond memories for a man that I loved. God Bless You.

The Savio community has lost a great man in the passing of Fr. Don. The hammer ruled with a strong fist and a huge heart.The memories will live forever in the halls of Savio Prep. All those who had the opportunity to meet him were inspred by him and taught many lessons in life. YOU WILL ME MISSED MY FRIEND .GOD BLESS YOU

Savio High School and the entire Salesian community has lost a great man. "The hammer" ruled with a strong fist and a huge heart. All those who had the opportunity to meet him were inspired and taught a better way. Good bye my friend and God Bless you

It was both an honor and a privilege to know this man. He influenced so many lives including mine.