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Barnett Zaffron Obituary

84, of Northbrook, WWII Veteran and member of the Coast Guard Auxillary, passed away November 25, 2013, beloved husband of 56 years to the late Janet (nee Kummer), loving father of Andrew (Mary), the late Mark, David (Yvonne), and Jeffrey (Dawn); Cherished grandfather of Marieke, Jacob, Dana, Jamie, Jessie, and Jemma. Barney was in the textile business for 50 years and active at the North Shore Senior Center. A memorial service will be held for both Mark and Barney at 2:00 pm at Congregation B'nai Torah 2789 Oak St Highland Park

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 2, 2013.

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Dana Zaffron

October 26, 2014

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Daniel Blank

December 26, 2013

Barney was one of the "good guys". He was humble while at the same time he could fill a room with his smile and his wit. I will forever miss his warm voice on the other end of the telephone with his customary greeting of "How are ya?". Keep hitting them right down the middle buddy.

Daniel Blank

December 26, 2013

I greatly enjoyed getting to know Barney professionally and as a friend over the years. We enjoyed many rounds of golf and meals together. He had the kindest of hearts and made the world a much better place. Daniel Blank

December 12, 2013

Barnie was a dear friend who took great pride in being an active hard working member and officer of the U.S. the Coast Guard Auxillary . He will be remembered by his numerous projects for the Auxilary, which included boating education, vessel inspection and aircraft air observer. He was a dear friend who I will greatly miss, His memory will serve as an inspiration to others.

Bernie Wiczer

Barney, manning the USCG-Auxiliary at the Wuakegan Airport during their yearly Air Show and Open House in 2010.

Ron Dziagwa

December 4, 2013

Barney, we all at the Chicago Air Flotilla will miss you. Thank you for your service.

Ron, Barney and Richard @ UGN's Air Show in 2010

Ron Dziagwa

December 4, 2013

Jim Fellers

December 4, 2013

It was my pleasure to have known Barney through the Coast Guard Auxiliary. We flew several missions together and enjoyed fellowship at Auxiliary events. He was a warm and fun person to be around. The world is sadder with his passing but a better place for having known him.

Scott Migaldi

December 4, 2013

I was one of any people that had the great pleasure to know Barney. I met him in the USCG Aux and was immensely impressed his good nature, dedication and humor. He was always a pleasure to be around and he will be missed.

Julie

December 3, 2013

Thinking of you and remembering good times with Barney and Mark.

C.B.

December 2, 2013

May the comfort and strength only God can give be with you.

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