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Reverend Donald J. Zinn C.R. Perpetual Vows taken September 8, 1964, at home with Jesus November 7, 2016. Beloved son of the late Albert and Bernice, nee Mosio. Loving brother of Dianne M. Zinn. Dearest nephew of the late Joseph (late Florence) Mosio, late Helen Mosio and the late Marie (late Carl) Marmol. Dearest godson of the late Lottie "Pinky" Mosio. Rev. Donald was a graduate of Gordon Technical High School and received the degrees of A.B.,M.A., M. Div., and PhL. from St Louis University. He served as Dean of students as well as Director of Finance regarding Scholarships at Gordon Tech and Weber High Schools. Visitation Thursday, Nov. 10th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the DePaul College Prep Chapel, 3601 N. California Ave, Chicago, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Lying in state Friday, Nov. 11th from 9:30 am until the time of Funeral Mass 10:30 am at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, 1850 N. Hermitage, Chicago. Interment Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles. In lieu of flowers donations to Congregation of the Resurrection Senior Religious Fund, 3601 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 appreciated. (773) 774-4100. MalecandSonsFH.com
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Rabbi Robert Rosen
October 4, 2017
I did not know that F. Don Zinn had passed,,,I will always remember his friendship at Gordon and Weber...May Fr. Don rest peace
GT Eighty Two
December 23, 2016
Fr. Don, I will always remember with fondness the times working with you and our buddy Bro. Frank at the Las Vegas nights. I am glad your suffering is over and know you are with God & the angels. I'm sure you've already hooked up with Bro. Frank and are tossing a few back!
Mike (Coach) Scolastico
November 21, 2016
Fr. Zinn...I'll never forget the burial ceremony you performed at Hanson Park the night before our game against St. Rita. All week the players had tape on their helmets that said "Beat Rita". At the end of our practice you came out in your priestly attire & performed the ceremony as we stood around a freshly dug hole and each player deposited his tape in that hole. I even remember what you said at the end. The next night we beat Rita 7-6. Rest in Peace my friend. RED PRIDE!
Joseph Graziano
November 12, 2016
I know Father Don was going to be a priest when we where in High School at Gordon Tech. I glad he is in a better place after all his suffering the past few years. We used to be on the same bowling team with Fr. Glab. You had a great ride and we can all be proud of your accomplishments.
Rest In Peace Don
Joe Graziano
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November 10, 2016
Fr. Don and I were colleagues at Weber HS.
I enjoyed his humor and we shared a common interest, Las Vegas. We laughed and cried together (cried when he was transferred back to GT).
My condolences to his CR family and especially his sister Diane who he spoke of often and greatly admired. Fr. Don will be in my prayers.
Joann Dorsey
November 10, 2016
Sorry to read of Fr. Don's passing. He was a good friend and colleague at Weber. We both shared a common interest...Las
Vegas. I always enjoyed his sense of humor. My condolences to the C.R.'s and his sister Diane, who he spoke of often. Fr. Don will be in my prayers.
Joann Dorsey
Joseph Sarlo
November 10, 2016
Thank you Father Zinn for the many lessons taught. Rest in peace.
Robert Mazur
November 10, 2016
Rest in peace.
November 10, 2016
Father Don was a wonderful guy, and an approachable spiritual leader. He made being a Christian look easy. I enjoyed some wonderful evenings with Father Don and classmates, eating pizza, and talking about life.
My best wishes to all of Father Don's family and friends.
Mark Tapling (Santa Monica, CA)
Scott Birmingham
November 10, 2016
I knew Fr Zinn from Weber HS. Thank you for the many things in life you taught me. We laughed about the good times we had at Weber at the alumni dinner a couple years back . I was glad to see him . May God bless you .
Scott Czuma
November 9, 2016
Fr. Zinn i will never forget the lessons i learned throughout high school you were a stern but fair man. You blessed me many times. May God bless you in your eternal rest.
I will never forget.
Rosie Cavero
November 9, 2016
I met Father Don at the lovely 70th birthday party he hosted for Dianne. What a nice and humorous person he was. My heart is saddened for Dianne on the loss of her brother Don. Dianne, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Here is poem I would like to share:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand
With condolences,
Rosie Cavero
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