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Michael Zimmerman Obituary

Michael Angelo Zimmerman 1960—2016
Michael Angelo Zimmermann passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 19, 2016, on his 56th birthday. He was born August 19, 1960, in New York, NY, the son of Grace Gingola. Michael was an accomplished chef for most of his life, starting as a teenager in his uncle's pizzeria in New York. His career after graduating from culinary school took him west to Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado before he moved to Freeport ten years ago, and continued his career as a chef at both the Freeport and Monroe Country Clubs. Recently he had embraced another love of his life, building repair and construction-operating his own business, Handyman Services. For those who were fortunate enough to know Michael, you knew his heart was as big as he was - always willing to lend a helping hand if called on. He will be truly missed by all. Michael is survived by his nephew, Jack Donato, Jr., and a network of nieces, nephews, and cousins from the New York Area. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Gingola; stepfather, Jose Berrios; and his two sisters, Debra Donato and Patricia Lovino.
Per Michael's request, cremation has taken place and his ashes will be returned to Colorado along with those of his beloved lab Duke who was his faithful companion for 19 years. Please visit www.burketubbs.com to sign his online guestbook and to share memories.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Freeport Journal Standard on Aug. 24, 2016.

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Charlie DiBella

March 2, 2018

Mike and I grew up together in Queens he is my first cousin I moved to Colorado and he came with us he worked in my Italian resturants for years He like me loved COLO we lost touch when I moved my Family to Vegas but we stood in touch and he visited me He is dearly missed I was also very sick last yr with a triple bypass and a new valve so we lost contact Well mike your with Mom and uncle Joey and Aunt Connie and your sisters may you rest in peace and sing with the angels

Teresa Strohecker

August 29, 2016

God bless you Michael! Your life was treasured by many and you will be dearly missed!

Phyllis Broenneke

August 26, 2016

RIP Mike, your talents, great sense of humor, compassion for people and animals will be missed.you are a good man.

Deb & gary Block

August 25, 2016

Rip. Mike gary and I will miss you, no more joking around,

Wendy Burkhart

August 25, 2016

Heaven received a great man !!!

August 24, 2016

Farewell my friend, you worked for me a few times and always did quality work at reasonable price. May you rest in peace

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