Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. Walter "Wally" Joseph Zoppa, age 62, of San Diego, California, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 in Belmont, Michigan. Mr. Zoppa retired as a college chef in San Diego, CA. Walter is survived by his mother, Helen; brothers, Michael and Debra, Tom and Diana, Larry and Paula, Rob and...
Read MoreLinda~I am so sorry to hear about your brother.Your memories and the love of your family will help you through your sorrow. Love and Prayers! Nay-Nay
Renee Day
April 30, 2013 | Grand Rapids, MI
The Zoppa Family and Jim Mahoney
I met Wally in 1977 around this time of year at the Georgetown Dignity Catholic Gay Mass and Meeting place. We became fast friends and he included me in many social outings. I have so many memories of him and his giving nature and generosity. We had good times in Boston, Provincetown, and Rehoboth. He became close with my family – everyone loved him. I never met anyone in my life that worked as hard as he did. His beautiful culinary creations, the...
Sean McDonald
April 26, 2013 | Washington, MD
The Zoppa Family
I was so sorry to hear of Wally Jo's passing, I lost touch with him over the years but always remember the good times we all had at family reunions and other get togethers.
We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Berta (Savickas)VanderMeulen
April 25, 2013 | Coopersville, MI
So sorry to hear of the psssing of "Wally Joe" I will always remember playing hide n seek and tag when we were kids. God be with all of you. Ourt prayers go out to the entire family. All our love, Harold & Mary (Savickas) Dine
April 19, 2013
Ann,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother.The loss of a sibling brings home the stark reality of our own mortality. Remember the good times and hold them close in your heart, they will comfort you in your times of sorrow.
Michael Renberg
April 18, 2013 | South Bend, IN
Zoppa Family ~ So sorry I will not be able to attend the memorial service as I will be out of town that weekend for my business. Prayers ~ I will be there in Spirit~ Love you All, Lois (Pupel) Tuck and Family~
Lois (Pupel) Tuck
April 16, 2013 | Manton, MI
I am sorry to hear of Walt's passing. He sat 2 seats behind me all through high school. I have lots of nice memories of him. My prayers are with your family and his partner.
Alice Yost Anderson
April 16, 2013 | Ludington, MI
a truly wonderful childhood friend of mine. Wally lives to this day, and will well beyond as an inspiration for me in the kitchen as he did when we were teens.
ric campbell
April 15, 2013 | Glennville (sequoia), CA
My prayers are with you Donna.
April 15, 2013