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Hosea Zollicoffer Obituary
Beloved Principal of the Nelson Mandela High School
passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2011 after a lenghthy illness. He was 73.
Wake: Thursday, July 21 from 6pm to 8:30pm
Funeral, Friday, July 22 at 10am
Macedonia Baptist Church
141 South 9th Ave. Mt. Vernon, NY
Arrangements by Camelot Funeral Home (914) 664-8500
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Memories and Condolences
for Hosea Zollicoffer
Ahmad Majeed
January 18, 2023
Rip Cousin
Gil Chimes
July 14, 2020
A Brilliant Educator, and Wonderful Friend!
Gil Chimes
August 1, 2019
One of the most BRILLIANT people I ever met. A wonderful friend, & Great & Funny co-commentator for the MVHS TV Basketball Games!!
Georgina Ennis
August 7, 2011
Sorry to hear of Dr. Zollicoffer's passing. He was a great principal. He truly loved and respected his staff and students. It was a pleasure working for him. He will be missed, as he brought joy to all.
Fred Fuller
July 21, 2011
Dr. Z thank God for the impact you had on so many lives. You were a blessing. Gods peace to the Zollicoffer family
Tamara Berthaud
July 20, 2011
Dr. Z,
I will always remember the spirit and heart with which you influenced so many young lives....not to mention mine. I'll miss you and God bless you!
Alex Arzu
July 20, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Cathy Webb
July 20, 2011
Dr Z,
You were such a great mentor to me. Your love for your young charges done through the years will never be forgotten. I wish you eternal peace and I leave my sympathy with your family and pray for them during this time. God Bless You Dr. Z
Donna Jackson
July 20, 2011
Our condolences to the Zollicoffer Family - He was a warrior, a leader, an advocate, a teacher and a friend. Donna Jackson, Henry A May and family
Lois, Raymond & Aaron Merritt
July 20, 2011
Doc,
You were there for all three of my sons and for that I will be forever grateful. Your spirit will live on through those you touched. Rest in peace to a dear, sweet soul.
Loretta Webb
July 20, 2011
Please accept our prayers and most sincere condolences to your family. God will take care of you and may Dr. "Z" rest in peace. Love, The Wright, Webb, Reese and Mauney families.
July 20, 2011
My prayers go out to the family. Dr Z was a talented and knowledgeable man when it came to football and basketball as a broadcaster at Mt Vernon games. We missed seeing him at the games or on T.V. Jasmine WE love you, and know that if there is anything we can do for you and your family we are just a phone call away.God will give you the strength to go through this.Be strong for your grandmother. Love Ma Gloria and Natasha Washington
cheryl ferguson
July 20, 2011
Mt. Vernon has lost one of our greatest gifts. Rest in peace Doc Zollicoffer. My prayers are with the family. Cheryl and Zaniqua Ferguson (Mt. Vernon, NY)
Phyllis Norman
July 20, 2011
Dr. Z was always there for children; always there for the underdog! He had the integrity and grit to stand down all the bullies he encountered!
Greatly appreciated and greatly missed.
Rest in peace.
Phyllis & Ashley Norman
julia and calvin ward
July 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go outto the Zollicoffer family.
Gil Chimes
July 19, 2011
DOC WAS ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MEN I EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO MEET, WORK WITH, AND CALL MY FRIEND. TOGETHER, WE CREATED A TV TEAM THE LIKES OF WHICH WILL NEVER AGAIN BE SEEN IN THE CITY MT. VERNON.
RIP MY DEAR FRIEND.
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