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JOHN H. ZAVELA

Sierra Madre, California

Jan 20, 1937 – Sep 26, 2015 (Age 78)

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BORN
January 20, 1937
DIED
September 26, 2015
AGE
78
LOCATION
Sierra Madre, California
CHARITY
Charity of your Choice LLS

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ZAVELA JOHN H. ZAVELA, 78, of San Bernardino, California, died peacefully at his home on Sept. 26, 2015, after battling pancreatic cancer. He was born Jan-uary 20, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late Anna and Harry Zavela. He was the beloved father of Yvonne Brinton (Michael) of San...

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To my good friend and mentor on this day of remembering. You was one of the best chiefs sanbernardino fire department ever had you are sorely missed. God bless and I know your fighting the big one in the sky!!

Gentle Spirit

I have fond memories of serving with John Zavala on the Worship Team at LCM years ago. He was full of life and full of creative ideas. I know he's in the presence of a great cloud of witnesses -even at this very moment- and I know he's worshiping the Father...Hallelujah!! Blessings and comfort to the entire family. Dr. Daphne Burleson, Pastor

May you rest in peace Mr.John, this a a big loss to Life Changing Ministries. I will miss you worshiping God with your intrument and how you honor the Greek culture. I know you're in a better place with the heavenly choir playing your instrument. Your legacy lives on in the lives of the people you touched with your kindness.
We will see you again at the feet of the Lord

So sorry to learn about the loss of your dad, Yvonne. My prayers are with you and your family. Katie (Gorian) Smith

I could always look forward to going to work when John was the Station Captain. He was a great mentor with special teaching skills. Each shift included training. He was an great and fair Captain and Chief. It was a pleasure to serve with him on the Board of the Retired Public Employees Association in San Bernardino. And I'll always remember the New Years Eve, years ago, when my wife and I saw him join the entertainment on stage to play his saxophone.

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