Eugene-Zahas-Obituary

Eugene James Zahas

Oakland, California

Jun 26, 1941 – Apr 7, 2020 (Age 78)

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BORN
June 26, 1941
DIED
April 7, 2020
AGE
78
LOCATION
Oakland, California

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Eugene James ZahasJune 26, 1941 - April 7, 2020Lifelong Resident of OaklandEugene James Zahas, 78, a lifelong Oakland resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 after a short struggle with Covid-19. Gene was born in Oakland June 26, 1941, to Angelica (Zerikotes) and James Zahas. He...

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I remember Eugene as far back as grammar school, when he was a young child running around your family grocery store....always happy and smiling. Vicky Jennings

He always had a smile and was always fun to be with. Played many a round of golf with Gene and enjoyed every one. And he always had a hot car. There's a lot of us who will miss you, Gene. Salut!

I have known Gene for many years at Sequoyah CC and the Oakland zoo..he ALWAYS has a smile on his face..I loved playing in the late afternoon with him...he struggled with golf but NEVER once did he complain..a few years ago something clicked and he was SO happy to be competitive
I shall miss you Gene..fortunately I have some fond memories to hold in my memory bank
Bart Goldie

I remember Eugene when your family owned the grocery store
at the end of Brooklyn Avenue. I remember him playing in the
grocery store when we all were going to Cleveland Elementary
School....My family lived up the hill on Newton Avenue.
Very sorry to hear of his passing. Holding onto the good memories. Vicky Young Jennings

What a great guy! Contributing so much in so many ways, but never drawing attention to himself and what he accomplished so graciously. So unassuming. So gentle and supportive. Gene will be sorely missed at Rotary by this extended family.

Beloved Gene, you have been a rock for me so many times. Your smile grounded me, your belief in me fueled me to be a better person, your warmth always instantly opened my heart. Dear sweet friend , I will miss you dearly. Courtney Ruby

On a road trip with his mom, Angelica, in 1958

Age 14 months

Oakland High graduation photo