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Anthony Zara Obituary
Apr. 1, 1924 - Jun. 22, 2015
Anthony 'Tony' John Zara, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on June 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, with his beloved daughters by his side.
Mr. Zara was born in New Jersey and was a proud veteran, serving in WWII as a CWO. He worked at Tropicana Orange Juice and volunteered at the Sarasota Opera, Asolo Theater, Mote Marine and the Italian Cultural Society. He enjoyed dancing and singing opera, but his true passion was cooking - spaghetti, meatballs, apple pies and pancakes.
His greatest joy was his family - wife Edith (deceased), daughters Lynn Wexler and Deborah Zara Kobylt, and six grandchildren Joshua, Justin, Jordan, Ariel, Shoshana and James. He is survived by his daughters and six grandchildren, two sisters and one brother.
Mr. Zara will be buried at the Sarasota National Cemetery and services will be at St. Martha's Church at a date to be determined.
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Deborah Zara Kobylt
June 23, 2024
Dad, It´s hard to believe it´s been nine years since you left us. You are missed every day. We love you, Deborah, John, and the boys
Deborah Kobylt
April 16, 2023
Hi dad, thinking of you and missing you always. Your daughter, Deborah
Deborah Zara Kobylt
May 30, 2022
It´s Memorial Day, and I remember the Barbeque´s we´d have in Florida and at my place in CA with our children. We all miss you, dad, and mom. Rest In Peace I hope you´re watching and smiling Love your daughter, Deborah
July 23, 2015
Dad, You will always be missed and forever in our hearts! Hope you are someplace beautiful making meatballs with mom. I love you, Deborah
Norm Luppino
July 18, 2015
Tony was a fine gentleman who was always willing to help when needed. He truly loved his family and his heritage.
July 3, 2015
Tony and Edith were great people and neighbors, we miss them both.
Gary and Linda Bush
Bradenton, Florida.
Jim Andriole
July 1, 2015
My condolences to the family.
Tony was a polite and nice man.
My parents and I enjoyed the company of Edith and Tony
May they rest in peace.
Ellie Disney
June 30, 2015
Tony had a great sense of humor. He adored his daughters and was very proud of them. He talked about them many times at Tropicana. He loved Ethel and their volunteering at the theater. RIP Tony. You are remembered by a lot of people.
Barbara McKinney
June 30, 2015
Tony was always such a kind and patient gentleman.
It was a pleasure to know Tony. My sympathy to his family.
Phil Guercio
June 29, 2015
Tony was a fine man, always friendly and willing to laugh at himself.
Harold Lerman
June 28, 2015
Tony was a great friend for over 50 years.
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