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LEONARD ZAPF Obituary
LEONARD, age 90 of Hunting-don Valley, on May 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Ingeborg (nee Erpel); loving father of Erika Wade (David), Sonja Learn, Linda Franklin (John) and Lenny Zapf; devoted grand-father of 7 and great grand-father of one. He was a well liked musical instrument repair-man at his family's music store,
Zapf's Music for 62 years.
Leonard was a member of the original Philadelphia Zither Club and musical director of the reborn Philadelphia Zither Ensemble and had played the zither since age 10.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, from 10 to 11:30 A.M., at KIRK AND NICE SUBURBAN CHAPEL, 333 County Line Road, Feasterville PA, 215-354-0085, where a celebration of his life will begin at 11:30 A.M. Int. to follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Vereinigung Erzgebirge, 130 Davisville Rd., Warminster, PA 18974
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May 25, 2014
Hi Inga: I love you so much. I know this is a difficult time. I loved Uncle Leonard and have always admired you both. Keep well. Annie Zapf
Karen sweeney
May 13, 2014
I have the fondest memories of Leonard. I spent many times at his home with his daughter, Linda, playing the many musical instruments in his home. Linda actually taught me how to play the guitar. Leonard was such a gentle and kind man. I pray that he is at peace, and that his wonderful memory will heal the hearts that he has left behind.
Karen Sweeney
Thinking of you and knowing you are loved.
Heather Hampel
May 12, 2014
May 12, 2014
To the Zapf family,
I began working at the music store on 5th st in 1968 when I was 15. I worked part time through high school and full time in between college stints.
Some of my best memories are the times that I spent in the shop with Leonard. He understood my passion for mechanical things and he shared with me techniques of lathe work and the use of various machinery that I have used throughout my career. Today I run a very successful clock repair shop in Drexel Hill and often think of the things that Leonard taught me.
So to Leonard, a very late thank you and to the Zapf family my deepest condolences for your loss.
Alan Kaplan
p.s. If any of the folks who were at the store back then,Eric, Willie, Dienhardt,Mrs Busch are still around please tell them I said "Hi" and offer my condolences.
Joe Braunschek
May 11, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Zapf. To this day, I miss your store.
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Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel, Inc.333 W County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
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