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William Zaboy Obituary

William "Bongo Billy" Zaboy, of Kempton, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Lehigh Valley Hospital on April 24, 2016. He was 63. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Mary (Cunningham) and the late Mieczyslaw Zaboy. He was a graduate of William Allen High School, and enjoyed a long career as a mechanical engineer at Air Products & Chemicals, as well as being a well known drummer in the area. Survivors: his former wife Cynthia; daughter Camille of Chicago and son Ben; brothers Paul, Michael & Neil; sister Mariellen; a grandson Jack Zaboy; his sister in law Mary Boyle; and many nieces, nephews and loved ones. He was predeceased by his brother, Matthew and his beloved aunt Catherine Cunningham. Services: friends and family are invited to stop by for a celebration of life on Saturday, April 30 from 2-4 p.m. at Upper Macungie Park; 1625 N. Route 100, Fogelsville, PA 18051. Contributions: to Peaceable Kingdom, 1049 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, Pa. 18052 or www.lvpeaceablekingdom.info. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 27, 2016.

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May 2, 2016

Sorry for your loss.
Instant Weekend forever.

Kay Benfield

April 28, 2016

Cynthia, Camille and Ben with thoughts to your family at this time.

Faye and Tom Foulk

April 27, 2016

Our deepest condolences. Rest in peace, Bill

Deb Estes/Moser

April 27, 2016

Cince and family. I have very fond memories of Bill and the family. Its been years since i have seen you all, however it feels like yesterday. My prayers and sympathies to all.

Patty & Ty Shreve

April 27, 2016

Ben~ Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this time.

Joe and Sara Swanson

April 27, 2016

Thanks for all the beats, studio mania and music, Bongo Billy. Sorry to lose a friend. Sympathies and cares to Camille and Ben, Cince and all his family.

Joe Reppert

April 27, 2016

Bill was always a straight forward guy who played the bongo's like no one else. He made an evening out a blast. He will be greatly missed.

Sara swanson

April 27, 2016

Dear Cince, Ben, Camille and the rest of the clan,
Your dear Bill was smart, talented and had a unique sense of humor. He always made me feel good and even in his down times could supply a laugh for me. I'm happy to have pictures and one of the albums he played drums on. Love and peace to you all. Love, Sara

Gwenn Steckel

April 27, 2016

My condolences to the family of, as we knew him, Bongo Bill. So very sad to hear of his passing. Continued prayers

Ben and jack Zaboy

April 27, 2016

Pop ur the man that taught not only me to be a man to have respect, compassion and peace for others, but ur grandson as well. May u eternally rest in peace, and "keep on keeping on". Love u pops

Mariellen Zaboy-Pence

April 27, 2016

My Dear brother i will miss you with all my heart. Love for ever. Punkin

jan duran

April 27, 2016

Sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with your family.

April 27, 2016

My condolences to family . May the God of comfort provide you with the strength you need during this difficult time.

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