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JAMES J. "MOKE" ZIPPARO
JAMES J. "MOKE" ZIPPARO
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JAMES ZIPPARO Obituary
Age 70, a life-long resident of Sewickley, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2010. Born in Sewickley on May 13, 1939, a beloved son of Mary (Vaccaro) Zipparo and the late Nicholas Zipparo; loving father of Kimberly (Zipparo) Brown, James Nicholas (Julianne) Zipparo, and Lindsay M. Zipparo; proud grandfather of Mary Elizabeth, Emily Claire, and Sofia Rose Zipparo; cherished brother of Kathryn(Zipparo) (John) Terosky and Michael (Joanne) Zipparo; devoted uncle to John Holman, Nicole, Katelyn & Johnny Holman, Kristen (Holman) Watson and Kyle Watson, Nicholas, Vincent and Anthony Zipparo. Member and trustee of S.O.I., Sewickley VFW, St. James Church, United States Steel Workers #1351, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957-1959, and had worked at Homestead Industries. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 and Thursday 2-4, 6-9 at COPELAND'S SEWICKLEY, 702 Beaver St. with prayer on Friday at 9:30 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church at 10 AM. Burial with full military honors at St. James Cemetery.
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Maria Macchione
February 23, 2010
So Sorry Linda and Linsey just found out! My prayers are with all of you. God Bless!
Mrs. Connie Mangola
February 19, 2010
Lindsay and the Zipparo family,
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Angelo Giammarco Marguerite McCarthy
February 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 18, 2010
Our deepest sympathy. So many good memories. We love you.
The Browns, Donna, Don, Dawn & Mark
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Patricia Solito
February 17, 2010
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. I will always remember the good times we all had as classmates even though we have been far away for many years. My prayers are with the family and I just know he is resting in the hands of the Lord now.
Bekah Pulkowski
February 17, 2010
Mimi, I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa passing away. I lost my grandpa in December and I know how you feel.
-Bekah Pulkowski
L.T. "Lunk" O'Connell
February 17, 2010
I was saddened to learn about the passing of my classmate Jimmy "Moke" Zipparo. The only consolation I can offer his family is that he was loved by many, he made a positive impact on my life, and he is now resting in eternity with our Lord. Rest in peace my friend.
Kelly Campbell
February 17, 2010
Kathy and John, we are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kelly and Jim Campbell
February 17, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Zipparo family. Jimmy was always a colorful character.
Ted Kubicki
Kathy Hinzman
February 17, 2010
Kim, Jim and Lindsay,
I just heard about your dad this afternoon. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Always,
Kathy (Neely) Hinzman
Grace Frank
February 17, 2010
Kim, Jim, Lindsay, I am so sorry for your loss. I was so shocked to hear of your father's passing. Moke was loved by so many. He was always there to brighten my day...a smile, a friendly hello, a joke, a hug, a honk of his horn. I will miss him. Sewickley will never be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this very difficult time.
Dennis Giacomino
February 17, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Zipparo family. Moke will certainly be missed.
Howard Grossinger
February 17, 2010
Jimmy was a great guy. I am sorry I that I will not be able to attend his funeral to pay my respects as I am in Florida. Heartfelt condolences to his family. An old friend, Howie Grossinger
Darlene Miller
February 17, 2010
Ron and I were so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Having grown up in Sewickley, I don't ever remember not knowing the Zipparo family. Jimmy was always the "big brother." I know all of you will miss him. It is hard to think of him not being around. With love and prayers, Darlene Vish Miller
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