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Stephen Zacchia Obituary

Stephen "Steve" Zacchia, 44, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on August 24,
2007. Steve went to be with God after battling multiple illnesses, and passed away peacefully. He moved with his family to Arizona from Massachusetts in 1976. Steve graduated from Paradise Valley High School, then graduated from Apollo College and worked as a computer technician. Steve is survived by his loving mother, Sandra Zacchia of Phoenix, AZ. Father, Arthur Zacchia of Fountain Hills, AZ. Brother, Arty Zacchia of Chandler, AZ. Aunt and Uncle Jerry and Joan Swormstedt of Cincinnati, Ohio. Aunt and Uncle Ray and Millie Kubiak of Phoenix,AZ. Cousins, Debbie and Angle Cazarres of Fountain Hills, AZ, Sheelah and Dr. Tom Buse, Patty and Dave Stephas of Columbus, Ohio, Elaine and Sean O'Donnell of Vernon Hills, Illinois. Private Family Services will be held. The Zacchia Family is proudly being served by Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 29, 2007.

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Janice Mindrup

September 2, 2007

Dear Sandra,

You are enduring a terrible loss. Please know I am sharing your sorrow.

Even tho I met you only one time (my son, Tim, and I visited with you during one of Steve's hospital visits) I could tell then that you are one of those "great moms".

Only with Tim's encouragement, love and support was I able to endure the past several months. Please know that Tim, like you, is suffering a terrible loss. . .he will remain in your life to assure the spirit of Steve lives on.

I've heard many many many stories of Steve thru Tim. What an absolutely wonderful big boy who, like Tim, loves to eat and so full of LIFE! ! Be certain, dear Sandra, that Steve is right now enjoying a huge feast and that his soul is once again and forever at peace. You especially are in my heart. Much love and the warmest regards. . .

Bernice Barrey

August 30, 2007

Dear Sandy,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please keep your memories close. Your son lives on in all of you. Fondly, Bernice Barrey

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