Stephen-Zabala-Obituary

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Stephen J. Zabala

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York

Mar 16, 1922 – Sep 6, 2025

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BORN
March 16, 1922
DIED
September 6, 2025
LOCATION
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York

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William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes Obituary

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Stephen J. Zabala (Steve), 103, passed away peacefully after a short illness in his home surrounded by his loving wife Mary of 74 years and family members on September 6, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, NY. Born on March 16, 1922, in Greenfield Ctr, NY.

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Some people make the goodness of God easy to see. Their heart, their caring and their everyday life bring Him beautifully into view. It was a gift to know Steve and a blessing to celebrate his life.

My sincere condolences to Steve Jr, Stephanie and to all of the Zabala Family. You are in my prayers. May the wonderful memories you shared with Mr. Zabala sustain you.

Gerard, Lynn, and Family,
What a wonderful remembrance of your dad's life. A rich, full life, that I'm certain inspired many. The unfortunate part for us. We never had the chance to meet him. God Bless your dad and family through this difficult time.

Maryanne, and Zabala family, my prayers are with you and will continue. Though the void of such a loss cannot be filled, the assurance of knowing Mr. Zabala (Steve) is with our Lord and Savior comforts me and I pray it will bring you each comfort too. I had not personally met Mr. Zabala but through all the great stories and wonderful pictures (all saved) that Maryanne would share with me through the years, I felt as if I did. What a long, well lived and blessed life of one who obviously...

Mrs Z, Steve, Gerard, Bobby, Maryanne, and Patti: we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Z. Many wonderful memories starting with growing up on Schuyler Drive. Your Dad was a role model for all. Our deepest sympathies. Pat and Gerri

Mr. Zabala was a wonderful man. His was an exceptionally long, well-lived life. My condolences to Mrs. Zabala and the Zabala family.

To Mrs. Zabala, It was wonderful to visit with you and Mr. Zabala last summer after so many years. Both of you, along with all your children, were such an important part of my early life on Schuyler Dr. I am forever grateful for your kindness, generosity, and care. May Eternal Light shine upon him.

To Mary and Zabala children.. So many great memories of our families together . Our parents were the same age and also had 5 kids. My favorite memory was them having so much at St Clements New Year’s party every year with The Delays They loved to dance. Such a great husband and father. Cherish your memories. Kathy DeGregory

Mary, you and Steve were such great neighbors to our family. Good stories on Schuyler Drive. Steve was a wonderful dad and husband and will be missed.