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Jamsey McCormack
July 16, 2021
I will always remember the first time I met BIG Z as I referred to him. Peter and Brendan where clowning around and Big Z said why can't you guys be more serious for a change like Jamsey. I then ran into him at the pharmacy and said BIG Z you know I kid around with those two all the time,because I now they can do big things with their lives. He said thats what I hope you get through to them well Phil I think they turned out alright. Liz I'm sorry to see your dad gone but He will live on in all our memories. Big Z don't forget you told me you were gonna give Brendan a big kick when you catch up to him in heaven. Well i'm sure he's waiting with St Peter to welcome you home God Bless you always BIG Z.
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Kevin Keating
July 13, 2021
My sincerest condolences to Liz, Peter, Catherine and Phyllis at the loss of your dad and brother. I would like to think of your dad and brother as my mentor.
I met Phil around 15 years ago when I brought my son to the rink for his first introduction to hockey. He was running the snack bar with Harry and he was always a cheerleader and a motivator for the children. Both my sons cried when I told them of Phil´s passing.
He taught me what hockey was all about, "THE KIDS".
Everything that Phil did was for his children, his sisters (and brother in-laws Jack and Tom), his grandchildren and for ALL children.
He advocated for every child in the state of Massachusetts as a MA Hockey board member and his own Milton Youth hockey program. He encouraged the kids. When they were having a bad day at the rink he would be the soothing voice to blurt out something like "don´y worry, the sun will still shine tomorrow and you will come back and be smiling, ok BUDDY?"
I eventually served with him on the Milton Youth Hockey board and every decision that he made was made for "what´s best for the kids"? He fought for the kids and he left the Milton hockey program with a skating rink operated by the town of Milton for the benefit of children.
He also leaves a Milton Youth Hockey program that is the largest in the state of Massachusetts and a girls program that is also the largest in the state.
The Milton Youth Hockey program has Phil Zona´s name all over it. A program that is run for the enjoyment of children. As Phil would say over and over again "IT"S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS".
I will miss my friend but I will take solace in the fact that his legacy in the sport of hockey and his advocacy for children will live on.
Rest in peace......my friend.
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