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for William Zaphiris
Julie Hammond- Costales
April 10, 2020
We miss you dearly. Robert & Sylvia Hammond & family. Laurie, Ellen, Julie, & Andrea Hammond.
Fred Fried
December 20, 2019
God bless you Bill. We
Fred Fried
April 19, 2017
Margaret, here it is mid-April and I just had an instant memory of Bill. I miss him and I know how much you must miss him. He is just a great guy. I am so sorry I have lost contact and wish you well.
Julie Hammond-Costales
April 19, 2017
To The Kindest & Most Generous Family. We All Miss You! Uncle Bob says to tell Margaret to hang in there.
We Think of you all the time. We miss you at the farm. The gardens we use to grow together as a family. Tell Ann, Maggie, Theresa. Hello. We miss them. Ellen Hammond, Julie Hammond, Laurie Hammond, Sylvia Hammond, Robert Hammond.
We all all growing old.
Heaven is a nice place. The Son of God is watching & waiting. Miss You much. Don't know what happened.
Sorry we lost contact. Love from all the Hammond-Families.
Paul Tellers
January 5, 2017
I worked for Bill when I was an architecture student in the '70s. Very fond memories.
Stacey Durrell
January 5, 2017
To the Zaphiris family,
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marian Aberg and Stacey Aberg Durrell
Harry Beil
January 1, 2017
Margaret and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories of your family. You were all such an inspiration.
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers,
Harry and Donna Beil
Nick Ottaway
December 30, 2016
It's not easy losing your longtime friends, and Mr. Zaphiris is no exception. I worked under Bill's tutelage for a couple of years, and he taught me TONS. One of my fondest memories of the family was having a fountain coke at William and Mary's with my Grandfather, all such memorable, kind, friendly a people that exist anywhere. R.I.P friend.....
Annette Milliman
December 29, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief
Jennifer Vannucci
December 28, 2016
I will always remember this amazing man. He made my Easters and Christmas' and Valentine's days the absolute best! Without him and his amazing smile and creations the holidays in my childhood would be so much different. He is an absolute legend in this town and the smiles around the world he made with his chocolate. He might be gone in flesh but his legend will never die...
Kathy Schaaf
December 28, 2016
Dear Ann and Tom and Family, You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father Ann. God bless you all during this time of mourning. You have so many great memories to share and pass on. Sincerely, Larry and Kathy Schaaf
Earleen Garber
December 28, 2016
Sorry for your loss, sending prayers for your family.
Kathleen Orlando
December 28, 2016
Pete, Dana & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy & Michael Orlando
RON HILLING
December 28, 2016
ZAPHIRIS FAMILY; WE WILL AIWAYS REMEMBER OUR GREAT TIMES TOGETHER!! BILL YOU AND I SHARED SOME GREAT STORIES OF OUR YOUTH I WILL MISS OUR TIMES SANDY AND RON HILLING
Jackie Pondel-Reynolds
December 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Zaphiris created much happiness in the world with the chocolates he made. God bless him and his beautiful family.
Jennifer Johnson Dykes
December 28, 2016
Maggie, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the times we would leave work at Corry Medical and head to the Candy store where we would find your Dad with a big smile and kind words. You and your family are in my prayers
The Beveridge Family
December 28, 2016
Pete, We were so sorry to hear of your loss and hope you know you and your family will be in our prayers.
Pat Bartlett
December 27, 2016
Margaret, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family during this time.
Fred Fried
December 27, 2016
Bill was and will always be the biggest inspiration of my life. He was always a gentleman, a scholar and good friend since we first met in 1957. I was even lucky to have Bill as my Godfather, and I was never able to thank him enough for that. I have worked with Bill up to his retirement from Amsco and miss him tremendously to this day. God Bless you Bill. You were truly one of a kind.
Lisa Rainieri Hillis
December 27, 2016
I have such overwhelming fond memories of the Zaphiris family since we were neighbors and there was always a kid to play with but never have I met such a sweet, caring and devoted DAD! Mr. Zaphiris was so kind to me and then so kind to my boys when we came to town and made our required stop at the Ritz! He always filled a bag with a variety of the BEST chocolate anywhere and always made time to chat and catch up and give a warm hug. I loved that man! He was the best! You're all in my thoughts and prayers. With much love... Lisa
Rosemary(Rosie) Skinner(Wisniewski)
December 27, 2016
Aunt Margaret and Zaphiris cousins, got a video of the reunion on Facebook this morning and noticed Uncle Bill's obituary under neath . I'm so sorry for the loss of a great husband and father and uncle. I spoke to my brother Greg and since it's snowy on Thursday we won't make the trip to the funeral home since I 90 gets so bad when it's slippery. Please know we are thinking of you all with much love.
Mark and Abbe Biebel
December 27, 2016
What a wonderful man Bill was. Heaven gained beautiful angel. It always amazed me that he could remember not only my kid's names but also when they were born. I will miss the 'candy man' (as my kids called him).
Debra Johnson-Rose
December 27, 2016
Anne & Pete So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
My thoughts are with you and your families
Corry Area Chamber of Commerce
December 27, 2016
Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Zaphiris family. Bill is one of the greatest people we've known, and he will be missed.
Corry Manor
December 27, 2016
Zaphiris family-
At this time of sorrow,
may these truths sustain you...
Your loved one will always
be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as
close as a prayer; may these truths sustain you...
Thank you for the honor and privilege of caring for your loved one. The Staff at Corry Manor-
Alice & John Hodas
December 27, 2016
Dear Zaphiris family,
I worked with Bill at Erie Insurance. What a great man he was, endearing to all whom he met. He always talked about his family (he was so proud of all of you). Bill was delightful to talk to and spend time with, so kind and loving. He always brought in candy from the store and that was always a big hit. He was my friend and I am so very grateful that I had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful man. Please know that I am praying that God will comfort your hearts, uplift your spirits, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace.
Joe Sherman
December 27, 2016
Pete:
It is with the greatest of sympathy that I learned of your dad's passing this morning. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Joe Sherman
Beth Tripp
December 27, 2016
We have so many wonderful memories of Mr Zaphiris. He was generous beyond words! And so very, very kind. We were honored to have been able to work for him throughout the years. I felt honored to bake him his chocolate cake every year on his birthday, especially when he would hide it so he didn't have to share. Lol. We had so many wonderful conversations. He was a kind hearted gentleman and I feel so lucky I was a small part of his life. The entire Hall/Tripp family sends our deepest condolences.
Samantha Hawley
December 27, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
Jim Mikowski
December 26, 2016
Zaphiris family, my sincere condolences on your father Bill's passing . I will keep him and your family in my prayers. Take care and and God bless.
Kathy Silvis
December 26, 2016
Such a great loss to the family of Mr. Zaphiris and to the entire community of Corry.A great and wonderfully friendly gentleman.
Christine Sekerak
December 26, 2016
My condolences to the entire Zaphiris family. I loved talking with Bill. He truly was a kind man. I have so many fond memories watching him make candy canes when my mom worked there. May your memories of him help you all through this difficult time.
Kim Zacherl
December 26, 2016
Anne, May the love of your family and friends help carry you through your grief.
Patty Hallman
December 26, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roger and Marcia Dall
December 26, 2016
Pete and family ... our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your father.
Mike, Heather & Lelah Scherzer
December 26, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Zaphiris family.
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