Photo courtesy of Sturtevant Funeral Home - Bennetts Creek Chapel
Portsmouth, Virginia
Feb 3, 1920 – Jul 4, 2010
CHESAPEAKE- Captain John Patrick Zimba, USMC (Ret), born Feb. 3, 1920 in Manhattan, New York, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2010. He was the fourth of six children born to Polish/Austrian immigrants, Valentine and Gabriella Zimba. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years,...
Read MoreI am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Your DAD was awesome!!
Dan Zaino
July 19, 2010 | North Quincy, MA
Barbara & Lorraine, my prayers and love are with you as you help each other through this difficult time, with the help of your strong faith.
"God gave us memories so we might have roses in December"
judy grosley
July 18, 2010 | Yorktown, VA
Lorraine,
We went to high school together and I lived across from your court. We always had the best time with sleepovers and I remember you Dad making his "smelly" cheese sandwiches. I know the timing isn't right but our 30 yr reunion is this weekend and it would be great to see you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terri Jo Cole(Fulghum)
July 13, 2010 | Chesapeake, VA
Lorraine, Kurt, Victoria, and Delaney,
Our family is in fervent prayer for all of you during this difficult time. May God hold you in His loving arms now and always. Our friendship is here in good times and in difficult times. Please know that you are all loved,
Jeff, Sonja, Maria, and Blaine Lewczyk
Sonja Lewczyk
July 07, 2010 | Suffolk, VA
My Husband and I met Mr. Zimba at Bon Secours Rehab Center a couple of years ago, while my sister was recouping from hip surgery. I started talking with him after noticing his USMC shirt. Our son is an active duty Marine stationed overseas. I found out what Marines always say, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine". What a delightful man Mr. Zimba was. I purchased a new Marine Corps hat for him at the Navy Exchange, and he was so excited and appreciative. You all will be in my prayers. Semper...
July 06, 2010
Enjoyed hearing his stories for the 10 years he was a neighbor and he certainly will be missed as a staple to the neighborhood.
Jonathan & Shepelle White
July 06, 2010 | Chesapeake, VA
The Luke family will be keeping you all in our prayers during the coming days and months.
Heather Luke
July 06, 2010 | Chesapeake, VA
I learned so much from John when I worked for McDonalds Corporation that helped to make me successful in other fields. I mentioned him to a nearby McDonald's operator just last week. My condolences to his family.
Mike May
July 06, 2010 | Hampton, VA
As a volunteer at the VA - I truly enjoyed getting to know John - I loved hearing his stories and he was my Bingo buddy - he will be sorely missed.
Kathy Sanders
July 06, 2010 | Newport News, VA