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William Zounes Obituary
William M. "Billy Zee" Zounes, age 88, a longtime resident of Dracut, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born in Schenectady, NY on August 27,1933 and was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Estes) Zounes.
Bill attended Lowell High School, after which he joined the United States Army as a Communications Officer during the Korean War. He was employed at Raytheon for many years. Later in his career he served as the Director of Veteran Affairs, first in Lowell and later in Dracut. Assisting local veterans was very important to Bill as he truly enjoyed helping others. During his years of service in Dracut, he was honored at the Massachusetts State House and was awarded best "Veteran's Agent of the Year" in 2005. He enjoyed golf and music especially Greek, Big Band and Jazz. His passion was recording his favorite music and sharing it with his friends and family. Bill was a man of deep faith. His kindness, generosity and compassion will be remembered by all who knew him.
Bill is survived by his son, Michael Zounes of Dracut, his daughter, Marianne Mullin of Hampstead, NH, and his friend and former wife, Lynne Cote.
In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by his brothers, John and Charles Zounes and his loving former wife, Ann C. (Apostolakes) Zounes.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, March 7th from 3pm to 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. His Funeral Service will be on Tuesday at 11am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 62 Lewis St., LOWELL. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, LOWELL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 62 Lewis St., Lowell, MA 01854 or the Dracut American Legion Post 315, 574 Broadway Rd., Dracut, MA 01826. Funeral Directors Paul A. Hardy, Jr. & Jennifer Hardy. For directions and online guestbook, visit DRACUTFUNERALHOME.COM and find us on Facebook.
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Samuel Kouchalakos
February 14, 2023
The world would be a better place if we tried to be a little more like this man of such grace!I loved him like a brother.RIP Bill,we will not forget you!
Arthur Dabilis, Chelmsford
March 17, 2022
Billy Z was neighbor of mine in the Lowell Acre for a number of years, and was always kind and friendly over those years. He always struck me as a thoroughly sincere and genuine human being in those years and whenever I had the pleasure of seeing him afterwards. I will never forget him. May his memory be ever eternal.
John Gove
March 7, 2022
My condolences Mike
Rev.Stephen & Lynne York
March 6, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Maryann & Michael. Praying that God will comfort you.
At those hard times may you think on the good times and laughter he brought to you.
Dr.Samuel and Elizabeth Kouchalakos
March 6, 2022
Bill was the most kind and caring person to all of us. He will be missed so very much by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to his family.
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Mike "Maker" Peaslee
March 4, 2022
We've lost a great & generous spirit in our community. One of the most genuine people I've had the pleasure of getting to know and a true hero for our Veterans. Blue skies BillyZ!
Caroline Adie Bailey
March 4, 2022
Billy Z was a wonderful man. He was always so kind and truly one of my favorite people I´ve ever had the gift of knowing. May you Rest In Peace
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