Kansas City, Missouri
John "Johnny Z" Zagursky, 94, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, June 30, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Prayer Service will be at 6:30 p.m., and American Legion services at 7 p.m. John was born December 31, 1916 in Rankin, PA, the fourth of four children born to Harry and Julia Zagursky. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, and was a member of Campo-Manfre- Barbieri Post 151 of the American Legion. John was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Pauline (Conde) Zagursky, in 2010; daughter, Denise Bray; his parents; his loving step- mother, Dora Zagursky; brother, Peter Zagursky; sisters, Anna Seysack, Mary Yeshko; father-in-law and mother-in- law, Carmelo and Anna Conde; sisters- in-law, Josephine DiGiovanna, Mary DiGiovanna, Congetta Anello, Rose Conde, Jennie Conde, Philomena Conde, Carmen Depetre; and brothers-in-law, Tony Conde and Joseph Conde. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Sam DiGiovanni, Yvonne and Leo Hart, Kathleen and Kevin Dey, Cecelia and Lloyd Alvey, Stephanie and Ron Quisenberry; grandchildren, John and Michelle DiGiovanni, Shannon and Chris Duffin, Leo and Fabiola Hart, Tom and Jennifer DiGiovanni, Stacy and Kevin Allison, Colleen and Johnny Farris, Doug Quisenberry, Danny and Elizabeth Hart, Shelly and Ron Colatskie, Brett Dey, Michael Alvey, Zachary Alvey, Jason Alvey; great- grandchildren, Cael Duffin, Nicholas DiGiovanni, Leo Hart IV, Tristan Hart, Olivia DiGiovanni, Bridgit Duffin, Morgan Allison; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. John's grandsons will be his pallbearers. The family would like to thank Dr. W. Paul Grayson and staff at Creekwood Internal Medicine, Dr. Brick Rigdon and staff at Northland Cardiology, and the staff of Odessy Hospice for the excellent care and compassion extended to our father. Passantino Bros. Funeral Home & Cremations. Family Owned. 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. (816) 471-2844
Dear Uncle Johnny, you will be missed. You were a great man with a wonderful smile. I will keep the precious memories of you and Aunt Pauline in my heart always.
Lisa Russo
July 12, 2011 | Blairstown, NJ
ZAGURSKY FAMLY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER, HE WAS A VERY QUIET AND GENTLE MAN. I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED . JOHN AND MARGARET MANCUSO.
July 01, 2011
Sam & Julie:
We send our love. Your Dad was so special, and his daughters more so...
Jack & Kala
June 29, 2011
I have known two men in my life that truly were perfect examples of what being a Gentleman should be. One was my pop, Tony Anello. The other was my Uncle, Johnny Zagursky.
They were truly Gentle Men.
To all the girls, your Mom and Dad have always been very proud of you and for good reason. The way that you've taken care of them in their hardest hours shows the true depth of your love and your character.
Cousin Patricia
Trish Walker
June 28, 2011 | Gladstone, MO
Yvonne, Leo & family. I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He lived a long life and is now reunited in love with His Wife and His Savior. I wish you Peace with this. May memories ease your pain.
Jeanie Ferguson
June 28, 2011 | El Dorado, KS
You were a good friend Johnny I remember most going to the chiefs games you will be miss.
Jimmy Marotta
June 28, 2011 | Kansas City, MO
Stephanie: I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Janice Dowdy
June 28, 2011 | Blue Springs, MO