Charles E. Zeto

Charles E. Zeto obituary, Conroe, TX

Charles E. Zeto

Charles Zeto Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Conroe Funeral Directors on Jul. 18, 2025.

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Memorial Service for Charles E. Zeto, 72, of Conroe, Texas will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in The Chapel at Conroe Funeral Directors. Father Nicolas Ramirez will officiate. Charles was born June 5, 1953 in Austin, Texas but was raised in Orange, Texas. He passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025 at his home in Conroe, Texas. Charlie proudly served our country during Vietnam Conflict as an Airborne Army Ranger -Sergeant from 1974-1980. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Jean Zeto. Charlie is survived by his loving family: beloved wife of 36 years, Jeanne Zeto of Conroe, Texas; sister, Vicki Crew and husband, John of Dallas, Texas; brother-in-law, Robert Frydryck and wife, Joyce of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; nephew, Christopher Frydryck; and niece, Rachel Frydryck. He is also survived by his precious fur-babies, Lanie, Shay, Cooper, Ryder, Doodle, Rio, Mischka and Arya; and many dear friends.
From his wife, Jeanne:
"Last night at the stroke of midnight my beloved husband Charlie of 36 years passed away peacefully after his brave 5-year battle with cancer. While I have had considerable time to prepare for this, no one is truly ready to lose a loved one. Just like that you are no longer a "us" or a "we". A team.. that you can only share your deepest secrets and feelings with.
I will never forget the day he walked into our hanger at Allegheny Co. Airport to interview for his first flying job. It was love at first sight and I hired him on the spot. The Best decision I ever made.
Our life together was a whirlwind. Every day was filled with excitement. From our moves due to job transfers, the travel, the touring with the Rock bands to finding we both had a deep passion for rescuing Collies. Everyone knows we were the absolute worst foster parents. If a dog entered our house, they never left.
I was blessed to have married the Love of my life, my Best Friend, and my "Knight in Shining Amour."
I will miss everything about him but glad he is finally out of pain. I know in my Heart he has been reunited with Austin and all of our other 4 legged kids. I am confident he will be watching over me and will be waiting for me to join them when the time comes."
***"We find beauty in the most incomprehensible places and the otherwise homely faces. It is our gift to see beyond the dirt, terror, sadness and defeat and find the true soul that lies within. We are Houston Collie Rescue."***
If you would like to make a donation in his memory to the one thing that meant the most to him.
Please Send monetary donation to:
Houston Collie Rescue
PO Box 526
Stafford, TX 77497-0526
PayPal information:
PayPal Donations Accepted. Referral Address is [email protected]
Venmo link
https://venmo.com/u/HoustonCollieRescue
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Brock Grimes

Earlier today

Dear Jeanne,

Just yesterday we learned of Charlie´s battle with cancer and his passing. Laurina and I send our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and the Zeto Family. Your beautiful words about your marriage and life with Charlie watered our eyes.

I am grateful and thankful to have met and became friends with Charlie long ago. He seemed to always have encouraging words of wisdom and guidance for me. I am confident Charlie will be greatly missed. May the peace of Christ comfort you and your family during the days ahead.

Fondly,

Brock & Laurina Grimes

Fred Garcia

Yesterday

My dear friend,

There are no words that can express the depth of sorrow I feel for your loss. I just found out today of Charlie´s passing. Linda and me pray that as the months and years pass, you find peace in the beautiful memories you and Charlie created together.

Sincere condolences
Fred and Linda

Carmen & Weldon Lewis

Yesterday

Jeanne, Your loving heartfelt tribute to Charlie is so very well stated. No one could have dedicated a finer memorial to Charlie.
Many in the Houston area aviation community did not hear of his passing until a group text message was received this Thursday morning.

From Carmen and me, our sincere condolences.

Weldon

bill douglas

Yesterday

Jeanne, I just heard of Charlies passing, I am so sorry I could not attend his funeral. I really enjoyed working with you and having known Charlie. You were surely blessed, he was a great guy..... bill Douglas

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