Samuel Christoper Zorich

Samuel Christopher ZORICH Passed away December 25, 2004 in Seattle at the age of 92. Born November 27, 1912 in Brookfield, Washington to Nicholas and Mickelina Zorich. He grew up in Brookfield, WA and Astoria, OR and moved to Seattle in 1930. He married Violet Budinich in 1933. They lived in North Ballard for 53 years. He lived a rich and productive life. Starting with commercial fishing at an early age, he learned the value of hard work and saving money. During the Depression, he worked in the fish houses as many days as he could get work. He and Violet owned two fish markets, American Fish Market and Pure Food Fish Market; and later with his brothers, purchased the West Seattle Thriftway and Queen Anne Thriftway. In his retirement years he went back to commercial fishing with his sons. He loved to grow a garden, play cards, dance and enjoy life. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Violet Zorich; his children, Sam R. Zorich (Barbara) and Ronald P. Zorich (Melissa); grandchildren, Anthony J. Zorich (Carol), Julie Ann Diaz (Robert) and Christopher D. Zorich (Kristina); great-grandchildren, Tiffany (Dave), Megan (Cameron), Tony Jr., Nick (Amelia) and Macca; sister, Mary Solack; brothers, Nicholas, Joseph (Vivian) and Robert (Gretchen); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Also survived by his caregiver, Sofia. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday, December 30th, at 7 p.m. at Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Chapel Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, December 31st, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Church, Seattle. Private entombment, Holyrood Mausoleum. Remembrances may be made to Medic One, 325-9th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104; or favorite charity.