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Richard Zabor Obituary
Ocean Pines-Richard Charles Zabor, "Dick" age 75, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Catherine MacNamee Zabor. He is survived by his beloved wife, Connie Webb Zabor, and daughter Melissa Elutrio and her husband Glenn of Middle River, MD.
Dick had served in the United States Coast Guard, and later worked as a Fort Lauderdale Police Officer. He and his family returned to Ocean City where he joined the Maryland State Police until retiring after 20 years of service, receiving many commendations. He was a member of the Blue Knights, Red Knights, and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department. He was best remembered for his love of the job, motorcycles, and traveling. He and Connie spent many wonderful years visiting new places.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time. A donation in his memory may be made to the Maryland State Troopers Foundation, 1300 Reisterstown Rd. Pikesville, MD, 21208. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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Dick Pairo
November 2, 2020
Sure miss this good friend.
Kim Hatlee-Briscoe
November 20, 2017
Missy, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I remember the night I met him...of course it was him pulling me over in McDonalds parking lot, lol...but it also was when we became friends in high school. Prayers going out to you and your family.
November 12, 2017
I worked with Dick Zabor at the Berlin Barrack for several years. He was an excellent Trooper, who as truly dedicated to his duty . He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Larry Q. Taylor, Maryland State Police, Retired
Karen Hughes Wells
November 12, 2017
Missy, just found out. I am so terribly sorry. He remained a good friend and nephew to Grandmother, always making it a point to take her out for her birthday. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love you,
Karen
Randy Gravenor
November 12, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Zabor family....ran into Dick often back in the late 60's and early '70's when I was in law enforcement...great guy..
Rest in peace, Dick...
Lee Clarke
November 12, 2017
Rest In Peace, Dick.
You were a great guy with whom I really enjoyed motorcycling.
Richard Jackson
November 11, 2017
Back in the 70`s, Dick labor was my idol and great friend...my condolences to you...Please, would like to know if you will have a celebration of life as would like to pay my respects
Melissa Zabor-Elutrio
November 10, 2017
Thank you for all the kind words for my dad. The family appreciates your support during this difficult time.
Gary & Kathleen Greenberg
November 10, 2017
Connie, our deepest sympathy to you my dear friend. So happy we got to see you both, and have dinner, when we were there last fall. This has been a hard year and a half for you, take care. You know our door is always open. Rest In Peace Dick, you will be missed.
John Ness
November 10, 2017
I did not know Dick for long but thought we had a close friendship and have thought of him often since leaving Ocean Pines. May God bless him and his family and may he rest in peace.
Walt & Jane Wassmer
November 10, 2017
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Zabor family. Dick was a great friend and fellow Trooper. May God Bless.
Walt & Jane Wassmer, Conowingo, Maryland
M.S.P. Retired
Margo Townsend
November 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My husband Mike Townsend was a friend of Dick and once you meet Dick you did not for get him. He will always be with you. Prayer for all
Karen Martin
November 10, 2017
Sincere sympathies to the family of this one of a kind guy!!! I loved his humor, his huge smile and love for music and motorcycles. He was truly a legend around the shore but if you needed help he was the man you wanted on your side. May he rest in peace.
Dick & Joi Pairo
November 10, 2017
RIP, good friend. You will be missed & remembered by many.
Livingston Banks
November 10, 2017
May peace be with the Zabor family. He was a great shift-partner and teacher. Thank you for your service and friendship.
Jack Richards
November 9, 2017
I am so glad that I had the chance to spend some time with him a few weeks ago. He was the epitome of a LEO and was respected by all of us that shared the same vocation. I Know he will be missed by many. Yes Dick, I got a haircut and say hi to Charlotte up there, MIss ya Brother
Sharon Williams
November 9, 2017
Richard will be remembered by everyone who ever met him, he was one of a kind and a good friend. Prayers for his family, he will be missed by so many.
Debbi Elliott
November 8, 2017
Trooper Zabor was a legend in the 70's, and I also was (rightfully) nabbed more than once. He knew that he was on the side of right, and my pink VW and I knew it too. My condolences, may he rest in peace.
November 8, 2017
Dick and myself became friends when he lived across from us on Fleetway Drive. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this most difficult time.
Ben & Diane Lewis
Cloverdale, VA.
Christine Parks
November 8, 2017
When I moved here from Pa people would talk about being Zaborized. When I met Dick I understood. Rest In Peace.
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