Simon Zalman, 66, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 2:44 PM on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in a local care facility.
Mr. Zalman was born September 25, 1954 in El Campo, TX, where he graduated from El Campo High School in 1973. He was a 1978 graduate of Texas A&M, where he received his degree as an Electrical Engineer. He lived eleven years in Nederland, TX, before moving to Moss Bluff in 1990 and worked twenty-seven years for Louisiana Pigment. He attended St. Theodore Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Zalman's true joy in life was for coaching baseball. He helped to organize Blue Claw Baseball, where he coached various age groups throughout the years. "Coach Z" as he was known, loved spending his time on the diamond, not only training kids how to play, but being a role model and leader in their lives. He also enjoyed playing video games, especially MVP Baseball on the PlayStation for many years. Mr. Zalman also played fantasy football and baseball throughout the years and he always enjoyed food and rarely didn't go back for seconds. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly.
Simon is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Sandra Janssen Zalman of Moss Bluff; sons, Kyle Zalman and wife Kristina of Needville, TX and Travis Zalman and wife Kimberly of Moss Bluff; brothers, Daniel Zalman and wife Rosanne and David Zalman and wife Vicki, all of El Campo, TX; and grandchildren, Kaleb, Kennedy, Bryce and Emily.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Stefania Zalman; and brother, Frank Zalman.
His funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Father Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will follow in New Ritchie Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the start of the service.

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Published by American Press on Jul. 20, 2021.

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July 20, 2021

Anna Berry

July 19, 2021

My heartfelt sympathy to you all. I am praying and trusting God to be a comfort tou.

Calvin & Nancy Pfeil

July 19, 2021

Our deepest sympathy. He and Nancy were classmates

July 19, 2021

Janes Baker

July 19, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zalman family. Simon was a very good man. We all played fantasy football with him and he was always helpful and a great sport. I know he was a asset with the youth baseball.
May you feel Gods presence during this difficult time.
James Baker

David/Karen Williams

July 19, 2021

Sandy, we send our deepest sympathies to you, Travis, and Kyle. David and I speak of Simon often and remember the SHHS baseball years, as well as fun times with Dixie Youth. It seems like yesterday. He was always so passionate and committed to the kids and the events they were a part of. He was kind, brilliant, friendly, funny, and I am happy to say that he was a good friend. We're honored to have know him and he will be missed. You will all be in our prayers. RIP Simon

Claudia Raun

July 19, 2021

So sorry for your loss. May you be blessed with the strength to get through this difficult time. May Simon rest in perfect peace.

Mark Mozisek

July 19, 2021

My condolences to the family. As a classmate and neighbor many great memories playing ball with Simon. Rest in peace.

Donna svajda Tzitzis

July 18, 2021

My sincere condolences to Simon's family, especially wife, children and brothers. As a classmate for 12 years growing up in El Campo, Simon was always one of my favorites, and I will miss him. So many fond memories - I am glad he was placed in my world. RIP Simon Zalman.

Leslie Hansen-Schroder

July 18, 2021

I have so many great memories of Simon! I especially remember “hanging out” at his dads gas station on our way walking home from St. Philips school. He was so smart and so sweet to everyone. We had so much fun at recess racing in from the field to the water fountain. He always won!!! I will miss you Simon, see you when we meet again someday♥

Terry Casey

July 18, 2021

Sandy, Jan and I send our deepest sympathies to you and the boys. Simon was truly a one-of-kind individual and a great friend. Our memories of Simon, with his dry wit and keen sense of humor, will live on forever through stories that I never get tired of hearing or telling. I will miss him dearly and thank God that he was my friend. God bless you and your family.

Tim Hall

July 18, 2021

The Good Lord blesses us in so many ways. Z was truly a blessing to Sandy and his two sons, Kyle and Travis. On many occasions he expressed his sincere pride in his family and often shared their success. He was a blessing to friends as well and to hundreds of young men he coached. I am grateful I knew him and had the experience of spending a lot of time with him. My sons and I learned a lot from Z. He was special.
God Bless.

Monte O’Fiel

July 18, 2021

Sandy, Kyle and Travis, Ginny and I send our most sincere condolences on the passing of Simon. He was more than my boss, he was my friend and mentor, I will truly miss the “Z”, God Bless you all.

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