Richard Scott "RZ" Zegelbone

Richard Scott "RZ" Zegelbone obituary

Richard Scott "RZ" Zegelbone

Richard Zegelbone Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care - Pembroke Pines Chapel on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Richard Scott Zegelbone, 70, of Hollywood, Florida passed away on August 15th, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on December 20th, 1954 in Manhasset, New York to Jack and Celia Zegelbone.

He is survived by his two brothers: Charles and Arthur Zegelbone, his two children: Phillip Zegelbone and Sara Zegelbone Proctor, and his granddaughter Emma Proctor. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Celia Zegelbone.

Richard will be remembered for his everlasting optimism, his unique sense of style, and his successes in the family business.

A service to honor Richard's life will be held on September 6th, 2025 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Four Seasons Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Family and friends are welcome to attend. He will be missed by all.

Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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