Benedict P Zangara

Benedict P Zangara obituary, Clifton, NJ

Benedict P Zangara

Benedict Zangara Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook Funeral Home, Inc. - Clifton on Dec. 26, 2025.
Benedict P. Zangara, 83, of Clifton passed away on December 22, 2025. Born in Passaic, he was a resident of Clifton for many years. Benedict worked as an advertising executive for the National Newspaper Network, New York, NY, for several years before retiring.

Beloved husband of Carole (Coco) Zangara. Devoted father of Christian Zangara and his wife Vicky. Loving brother of Lynn Jonker and her late husband Deet.

Memorial Gathering Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, 2 – 4 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, with a prayer service beginning at 3:30 PM. Cremation was private.

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