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Allison Miner
September 1, 2006
Tina & Scott. We are really sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! He was a wonderful person and a great Santa! Take care!
Allison & Kent Miner
Nick Fuoco
August 30, 2006
Thanks for everything you have done for the I.A.C.L. and for the Italian community. You were a great member who will be greatly missed, the Bocce tournament will never be the same without you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Nick Fuoco
Vice President
Italian American Civic League
George Stapleford
August 30, 2006
Tony loved "Buckskinnin'", and he loved being Santa. I knew him in both capacities. He played Santa in several commercials I made at KUTV over the years, including one for Kirkhams, and one or two for the station. You couldn't find a better "Jolly Old Elf". And he made sure he never broke character in front of kids. He WAS Santa.
He loved camping in period garb with The Mountain Men of the Wasatch, and in later years always visited the rendezvous' at Fort Buenaventura and Fort Bridger when he was up to it. He was very proud of his association with Native American people.
Tony will be missed by many people here, but I expect from now on he will have "something in his bag" for the angels each Christmas.
Buzz and Karen Behle
August 29, 2006
To Donna and family -The first time I met Tony was when his sister, Mary, introduced me to him and his friend, Buzz Behle. It was a warm summer day and the two of them were playing a game of "fling the cards into a hat" at Tony's house. I remember double dating w/you and Tony; going to concerts at Lagoon and of playing
cards w/the Kelsey's.
May your memories and knowing others care help sustain you in your sorrow.
Troy Johnson
August 25, 2006
Santa Clause, (Tony) I will never forget my memories of you. You were a great man.
Thank you.
Sheri Madsen
August 25, 2006
Wow! The Greatest Santa Claus has gone to heaven! What a kind loving jolly man Tony was. We all loved him and are sad we found out about his passing to late to make it to his funeral.
Tony touched to many hearts to number. We were so privilaged to know him and his family.
What a great reunion must be taking place in heaven with Shari and his other family members that have gone on before him. Take care our great friend, until we meet again. Thanks for all the great memories of a long time ago.
Monte & Rhea Johnson
St. George, Utah
Sheri Johnson Madsen
Colleen LeRoy
August 24, 2006
To my family may the great spirit be with thru this time of loss. With much love
Robbin & Harold Fricke
August 24, 2006
I'm sorry for your loss. You will be missed Tony. We are thinking about you. You now are flying with the angels in heaven. We will see you again in the future.
THE CROFUTT'S
August 24, 2006
SO MANY MEMORIES
A LIFELONG FRIEND
I'M DEEPLY SADDENED
AT IT'S END
FROM DAYS OF OLD
IN PERIOD DRESS
TO STORIES ON "KNEES"
OF WOMEN WEARING LESS
SQUARES ON TIRES
HOLES IN WALLS
STATUES ADORNED
CHRISTMAS TIME CALLS
NEW YEARS EVE TRAVELS
NO RESERVATIONS
SO MANY TRIALS
AND TRIBULATIONS
HE BROUGHT GREAT JOY
TO CHILDREN EVERYWHERE
THE PHOTOS I'LL CHERISH
THE STORIES I'LL SHARE
HE'S MADE HIS LIST
HE'S CHECKED IT TWICE
TONY IS DEFINATELY
FOREVER "NICE"!!!
THE WORLD HAS LOST A WONDERFUL MAN!
WE WILL MISS HIM AND FOREVER WALK IN HIS SHADOW!!!
OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS!
August 24, 2006
Donna, I was very sad to read the news about Tony. I remebmer babysitting Joey, Debbie, Tina Sheri and baby Paul. I miss you and the children. Tony was a wonderful man.
Vickie Wahlen
Toni (Robbins) Ashenbrener
August 24, 2006
Debbie,
I am very sorry to hear about your Dad, please accept my deepest sympathy. I hope all is well with you.
Ralph ( Rufus ) Clayton
August 24, 2006
IHAVE JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I HAVE LOST A FRIEND AND BROTHER . WE HAVE MOVED AND i AM JUST LEARNING ABOUT YOUR LOSS . sleep Well my brother .
Lori Berman
August 24, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Zucca family. Although I only met Tony once or twice, I know he was a wonderful man, father and grandfather.
Tammy Peck
August 24, 2006
TO DONNA & THE ZUCCA FAMILY,
TONY WAS ALWAYS A GREAT MAN FULL OF SPIRIT AND LIFE! SANTA CLAUSE WAS HIS LIFE AND HE TAUGHT MY HUSBAND HOW TO BE THE BEST SANTA!
MY DAD GOT TO KNOW TONY & ALWAYS SPOKE HIGHLY OF HIM! HE WAS VERY SPECIAL IN OUR LIVES AND HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH! BUT HIS SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS & SANTA CLAUSE WILL LIVE ON IN OUR LIFE FOREVER!
LOTS OF LOVE THE GREG PECK FAMILY!!
Nora Crump
August 23, 2006
To the Zucca Family,
My Dad was a scouting buddy with Tony. And when I was growing up I thougth Tony was the REAL Santa. He came to my school in 5th grade and it was the best year ever. And when I had children they got to experience the same things I did. We have a picture of my 2 children on his lap hanging in our house right now.
WE have really missed him the last couple of years.
We are really sorry that the Best Santa ever has passed away.
Nora Holladay Crump (Lee's daughter)
george (patcheater) gillette
August 23, 2006
This world lost a great man with the passing of Tony. I've had the great honor of knowing Tony through many venues, scouting, native american events, and rendezvous. I was always inspired by his positive outlook on life, even though he had many trials of his own, I will miss his great stories and smile. My sincere condolences to his family. His spirit will always be here in our hearts.
Tony Zucca-Founder of the Utah Bocce Association
August 23, 2006
Utah Bocce Friends
August 23, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Richard N. Cannon
August 23, 2006
To the family of Tony;
The notice of your father's death reached me in Charlotte, NC, If I had arrived two days later this message would not have been written. I have been out of the country for a number of months and have yet to return to Salt Lake.
I have known Tony in his wilder days and later in his reformed days. Both Tony's have always been a treat to me, but always in my memory will be the day he glued the shop projects to the shop tabletops. I am sure you will miss him greatly. He will always be a treasured memory to me.
Joey Zucca
August 23, 2006
Grandpa,
You were a great man. The little time I got to spend with you I will always remember. I could have learned so much from you. I wish we would have had more time together. It's unfortunate that it was your death that really made me realize this. I will always remember you, and promise to live up to the name sake. I will have you in my prayers and will also have Grandma, my Dad and Paul. I love you Grandpa.
Tiffany Secrist
August 23, 2006
I am very sorry for you loss. He will always be my "Santa Clause". I will be forever greatful that I knew such a wonderful man. He was truly an angel here. and will continue to be one. GOD BLESS
Linda Hadley
August 23, 2006
Tony will be missed. He was like a father to me when my own father died. He was the best source of knowledge about the mountainman and Indian eras. He taught me alot and I will miss him. And to you Donna and family I say you are in my prayers. Tony is not hurting anymore. He is with Heavenly Father, and will watch over you. Please keep in touch with me for you are all in my prayers. Take one day at a time and grieve the loss. Remember him for how he was and what he believed in and that Heavenly Father is only a prayer away. Fill your days but remember not to over fill them. Take care of number one and the rest will take care of itself. I wish that I could be there for the funeral, but in nursing you can not always get the day off. this is the case here. I would love to hear the proceedings if you get a recording of the services. He was a good warrior to the end. I love you all. My address is 1109 Haworth Dr. NSL, UT 84054. my phone number is 801-295-0362 home, cell 5182977 or work is 487-5865. call me ok?
Penny (Three jugs) Eidson
August 23, 2006
I will always remeber Tony as "Liesl's Santa"
What a wonderful man. and it has been my privelage to know him and his family.
Linda Allen
August 23, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. He is someone that all that knew him will forever remember what they have recieved from him. He will be greatly missed and if there is anything I can do please give me a call. My heart and spirit are with you.
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