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Gerald Zaratsian Obituary
G.I. was preceded in death by his wife, Faye; parents, Gelena and Hachik Zaratsian; sisters, Shockey Zaratsian and Betty Burkey. He leaves behind, brother, Thomas Sr. (Rosalie); sister, Mary Miller; and brother-in-law, George Burkey; nephews, Thomas, Jr. (Judy), Gerald (Joanne), Anthony (Dana); nieces, Kathy (Derek) Kriebel, Rosemary (Mike) Johnston, Sharon White and Shockey Podojil. He also leaves behind his Arizona family: sister-in-law, Teresa Frazier; nephews, Bruce (Jodi) and Andy Frazier; niece, Dawn Dellisandro; and many great-nieces and -nephews.
In 1947, G.I. was stationed in Germany while serving in the U.S. Army. Upon returning to the Akron area he made life-long friendships bartending at Nino's and the Red Carpet; G.I. moved to California in the 1960s and retired from UCLA; after retirement he and Faye enjoyed many years in Sun City, Ariz. G.I. loved most of all spending time with his family and playing golf with friends.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Pleasant View Health Care Center and Barberton Hospice for their loving care. A special thanks to Father Anthony J. Suso for his compassion and prayers. Please visit www.hummelcares where memories and condolences may be shared.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Zaratsian
Dan Zaratsian
February 3, 2013
You are very missed Uncle GI and I'll always remember the memories we had together.
Lyle Taggart III
February 1, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be surely missed by everyone that knew him!
Mary Taggart
February 1, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Taggart Family
January 30, 2013
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January 29, 2013
Uncle GI, we will miss your mischievous smile and sense of humor more than you'll ever know and will celebrate your sweet memory forever. All our love,
Tony, Dana, Danny, Andrea and Nicky
Jerry & Melanie Jobes
January 29, 2013
Deepest condolences to the Zaratsian family on the passing of your brother and uncle G.I.
January 28, 2013
Zarastsian Family, Please accept our most sincere sympathies. I know first hand what you are going through right now.I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is in God's loving care and will live forever in your hearts as you continue to reminisce of the fond memories you all shared. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Zenk family Jeremy, Jen and Sam
January 28, 2013
Gary and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Zaratsian family. We did get to meet G.I. only once or twice and he was quite a charmer. We loved hearing his interesting stories. He will be missed. Our condolances, Gary & Susan Bailey, North Canton,Oh.
Thank you for the many treasures you have given me.
A Z
January 28, 2013
A Z
January 28, 2013
Thank you for the wonderful treasures you have given me.
January 27, 2013
To the Zaratsian Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
The Costanzo Family
Thomas Zaratsian
January 27, 2013
Uncle GI you will be missed. All the fond memories will keep you alive in our hearts. Love Tom, Judy and Family
January 27, 2013
Uncle G.I. we will miss your presence here on earth, but will honor and respect your loving memory forever in our thoughts, and hearts. God certainly gained a GREAT Armenian Angel in YOU!
We will miss you.
Love, G.I., Joanne, and family
Pam Stevenhagen
January 27, 2013
Dearest Zaratsian Family,
I am so sorry to learn that you have lost your beloved "Uncle G.I." I don't believe I ever met him but remember that you all spoke of him with such great fondness when we were kids. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Kriebel
January 27, 2013
Your memories will live in my heart forever...,
Kathy Kriebel
January 27, 2013
Your memories will live in my heart forever!
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