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1945
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2011
Joseph Zanca Obituary
He was born in New York City October 1, 1945, son of the late Anthony and Martha (Fisher) Zanca. Joseph moved to Northfield in 1985 from Akron, Ohio. He owned and operated Zanca, an advertising specialty company and Mensa Boutique in Northfield. He was a life member of American Mensa and for over 20 years served on the Board of Directors for Odyssey of the Mind/Destination Imagination and was an honorary trustee of MERF.
Joseph was a strong supporter of education and worked to create many scholarships. He enjoyed reading and was a game player. Joseph was a disabled veteran, having served with the U. S. Coast Guard as an Ensign.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was predeceased by a brother, Robert F. Zanca. His family includes, His wife of 25 years, Nancy K. (Musserian) Zanca of Northfield; his daughter, Ashley Taylor Zanca of Northfield; his sister, Annette Siviglia of Jupiter, Fla.; and six nephews.
Calling hours will be Friday, April 1, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton.
A committal service with military honors will be at 2p.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen.
Burial will follow.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Mr. Zanca's name to MERF- Joe Zanca Scholarship, C/O MERF, 1229 Corporate Dr. W, Arlington, TX 76006-6103.
For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
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