Vincent Zappone

Coach Vince was my basketball coach and History Instructor in Bay City. We had great success under his leadership and influence. Like him, I coached and taught for thirty years beginning in Catholic schools. It was always great to see him back in Michigan always showing a zest and enthusiasm for life. The number of people that remember him well represent a tribute to a life of dedication and success. Ed Viera

Coach Zappone always guided me and served as a great mentor as we shared times during athletic director meetings for the BCAA. You will always be remembered as a mentor to many and loved by all. Coach Ralph Bucci

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dear Janet, My deepest condolences...Please extend these sentiments to your family...Your Dad was a great person , coach, mentor, gentleman , and scholar...May he rest in peace with God...Blessings

It is with great fondness and admiration that I feel honored to have been a part of Coach's entourage! Janet, we have a long, long friendship, yet the memory that endears itself to my heart involved Coach and my Father, Curt Davis. As an awkward teen (not wanting to sit with a parent at the game), Dad would drive me to Friday night games and while I spent all my time with friends in the bleachers, Dad and Coach spent time talking strategies for the win. I know the tradition continued with...

Feel blessed to have known and played for Vince. I'll cherish those memories forever. RIP coach Zappone.

Our deepest condolences to the Zappone family. Joe you spoke about your dad highly. We know his later years were tough, He is at peace now. He'll be with all of you always watching down on all of you. In our prayers and in our thoughts. Arlene and Bob

Coach Zappone was a major influence on my life as well as hundreds of other´s. He will never be forgotten by those he touched and taught how to be a winner and enjoy life. Though he will be missed by us lucky enough to be mentored by him, it´s time for him to enjoy the rewards he has truly earned. God´s speed COACH. Thank you Vince Zappone Tim Nelson