Joseph A. Zappone

Joseph A. Zappone obituary, Loudonville, NY

Joseph A. Zappone

Joseph Zappone Obituary

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Zappone, Joseph A. LOUDONVILLE Joseph A. Zappone, 80, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Albany, he was the only son of the late Joseph A. Zappone and Bessie (Nardolillo) Zappone. Joseph graduated from Cathedral Academy where he was an accomplished athlete, named to All-Albany teams in basketball, and was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. Joe was a member of Laborers Local 190 for over 40 years. He began his career as a laborer, served as administrator and director at the Tri-City's Laborer's Training Center in Glenmont, for over 20 years. He retired as the business manager of Local 190. He was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. Joseph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years, Elizabeth A. (MacGowan) Zappone; and his sisters, Dolores Myers and Tina Germain. He is survived by his children, Gina (Kenneth) Szesnat, Christine Zappone (Michael Gilroy), Joseph Zappone III, and Elizabeth Zappone; grandchildren, Allison Szesnat, Michael Zappone, Kenneth (Lauren) Szesnat Jr., Joseph Zappone IV, Carl Zappone, Matthew Zappone, Jacqueline Szesnat and Christopher Lenaghan; great-grandson, Carter Szesnat. Also survived by his sisters, Anne Trombley, Edith Brady and Rosalie Cilwick; nieces, nephews, and cousins; and faithful friend Patrick McKenna. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, at 9 a.m. from the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., thence to Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at Christ Our Light Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. For online condolences, please visit danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.

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May 27, 2016

William Koren posted to the memorial.

May 26, 2016

Kim (Martello) Sprague posted to the memorial.

May 25, 2016

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William Koren

May 27, 2016

Joe & Liz

Sorry to hear of your dads passing and may he rest in peace.

Kim (Martello) Sprague

May 26, 2016

Liz and Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to all of the great memories and let go of all the pain and suffering. John 3:16

May 25, 2016

We are very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. My father always loved Joe!
Sincerely,
The Daley Family

May 25, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May the most high God comfort you during this most difficult time. Psalm 145:18,19

Bernadette Vanier

May 25, 2016

Christine and family,
I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.

Rene Lechleiter

May 25, 2016

Liz and family,

My most sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. Godspeed to Joe into the loving embrace of the Divine. Liz, what can I say, your dad was one lucky person to have a daughter as loving and caring as you are. Throughout all those years, taking care of his every need and the playful banter back and forth between the two of you. You were both such a blessing in each others lives. Remember, we are your family here in CEES and now is the time to rest and care for yourself and we will listen and be a shoulder when you need us. We love you with all our hearts and right now I'm sending huge hugs and tons of love to you and your family during this time of great emptiness you face.

Love you kiddo,

Jeanette McMullin

May 25, 2016

Tish - so sorry about your daddy, my thoughts and pryaers are with you and the family.
God bless you ccol man, rest now.

Mrs. Margaret Lamar King

May 25, 2016

Please accept my condolences. You are all in my thoughts.

Karen Takes Pappis

May 25, 2016

Christine and family-
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with you.

Nick Audi

May 25, 2016

Dear Friends,
I am sorry to hear of your loss...you're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you...
Respectfully,

May 24, 2016

Liz -- so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dee Ellinger

May 24, 2016

To Joe's family:
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. He was a wonderful man and such a gentleman. Pat spoke of him fondly and very often. My thoughts and prayers to your whole family during this difficult time.

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bill tesch

May 24, 2016

I grew up with zap on motor avenue . was a good guy.

Al Rios

May 24, 2016

Liz,
We've shared many stories about your Dad, many were truly memorable. He was a kind and loving person to the entire family. I share my condolences with you and all your family. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous , But the Lord delivers him out of them, God Bless

Sandy DeJohn

May 24, 2016

Gina, Chrissy, Joey, Lizzie,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your families.

Sandy (Cameron) DeJohn

Diana, Bob, Lauren and Rob Wildermuth

May 24, 2016

Liz,
They say we are all reflections of our parents. Your dad must have been one phenomenal guy, if he was anything remotely like you. The memories you and your boys made with him will help carry you through his loss and can never be taken away. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick and Shelly McElroy

May 24, 2016

Dear Liz and family,
We are thinking and praying for you. From your stories over the years it's obvious your Dad was a unique individual with a deep and abiding love for each of you. Please take comfort in the great memories that you share.

Beth Kissel

May 24, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all of you.

Joe Duva

May 24, 2016

Liz,
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your father and his family during this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Diane Writer

May 24, 2016

Liz and family I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Diane

Brian Reedy

May 24, 2016

Zappone family: Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Thoughts and prayers to your whole family during this difficult time.

Diane & James M. Reilly

May 24, 2016

Dear Joe, Kelly and family,
Our sympathy on the loss of your father. His was a life well lived, surely he will always be in your hearts. Diane and Jim Reilly

Brendan Farrell

May 23, 2016

Sorry for your loss and prayers to everyone. I can't thank uncle joe enough for helping me get started as a young man in construction. I truly believe I wouldn't be where I am today if he didn't help me out 23 years ago. RIP uncle Joe and tell my grandparents hello.

jim jasiewicz

May 23, 2016

My sincere condolences to all the Zappone family.

My condolences, Liz

Markus Iorio

May 23, 2016

My deepest condolences, Liz, to you and all your family at this time of sorrow. It is always difficult at first to find som solace and comfort in the fact that his essence and identity will continue on in a way we cannot fathom. But, please contemplate upon that and feel peace in that realization. But, that essence encompasses the love he ahd for family and friends and therefore is always out there for you to tap into when needed the most.
In empathy,
Markus

Norma

May 23, 2016

Thinking of you and your family, Liz. I'm so sorry.

Tom Hedderman

May 23, 2016

Liz and Family, -- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad definitely did it his way, and I know how much you will miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

John Cooper

May 23, 2016

Joe, Liz, Chris, Gina:
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.

May 23, 2016

Liz,
My heart aches for you and your family.
I know how especially close you and your father were. May God strengthen you in the days ahead!
Geri Jones

LeRod Randolph

May 23, 2016

Liz, you and your family are in my prayers

Gale Perrin

May 23, 2016

Liz,

Please acccept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. May God comfort you all & give you peace during this sorrowful time.

Meshell Garcia

May 23, 2016

Liz, I am so sorry for your Dad's passing. May your fond memories of him give you peace at this difficult time. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris Insull

May 23, 2016

Liz, you are being held closely in the thoughts and prayers of your many friends at OTDA. May your Dad rest in everlasting peace. God bless you and your family.

Teresa Rossi

May 23, 2016

Liz - Sorry for your loss. Your Dad, you, and your family are in my prayers.

Kim Heroth

May 23, 2016

Liz - I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Susan Tobin

May 23, 2016

Gina:
So sorry to learn of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kimberly Wolf

May 23, 2016

Sorry for your family's loss. My prayers are with you. Kimberly Wolf

Holly Clare Beaudet

May 23, 2016

To the Zappone Family and Friends; most heartfelt condolences to you all. Liz, I shall remember your funny stories about your Dad. Best thoughts and prayers.

Valerie Clifford

May 23, 2016

Liz and family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You, your Dad and your family are in my prayers.
Valerie

Shannon Costello

May 23, 2016

Liz,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing :( I'll say a prayer for you and your family. You now have a special guardian angel to watch over you....

Shannon

May 23, 2016

Another childhood friend gone..Great memories of the Morton Ave-Catherine St-Delaware Ave friends..RIP Joe Zap ! Bill Grande

May 23, 2016

Another childhood friend gone..Great memories of the Morton Ave-Catherine St-Delaware Ave friends..RIP Joe Zap !

May 23, 2016

Liz-e, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May memories see You and Your Family through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Pam

Shirley Berben

May 22, 2016

Gina, Christine,Joey and Lizzie
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. Joe was a wonderful man and no words can describe the grief this loss has brought to your family!
Shirl

Joe Pemberton

May 22, 2016

ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE MORTON AVE GANG HAS PASSED AWAY. MY DECEASED
BROTHER AND I GREW UP WITH JOE PLAYING BALL IN LINCOLN PARK. WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ZAPPONE FAMILY AT THEIR TIME OF MORNING.

Helen Spiro

May 22, 2016

Gina and family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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