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Alan Zupancic Obituary

Funeral Mass for Alan Zupancic, 54, of Mentor, will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor. Fr. Tom Johns will officiate the Mass.
Mr. Zupancic passed away Dec. 19, 2013, at Lake Health West Medical Center in Willoughby.
Born Dec. 10, 1959, in Garfield Heights, he had been a resident of Lake County for the past 28 years, living in Mentor.
He was a member of St. John Vianney Church in Mentor, was active with the Mentor Girls Softball League, serving as a commissioner, manager and coach for many years, was also active in the Music Boosters at Lake Catholic, where his daughter played in the band, and loved playing softball in the Euclid Softball League.
Mr. Zupancic worked at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. He has previously worked for Barth Industries in Cleveland.
He was the beloved husband of 28 years to Donna M. (nee Weslee) Zupancic; loving father of Ashley M. Zupancic; brother of Ronald S. Sawicki; and uncle of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Dorothy (nee Kuhel) Zupancic.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.
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Published by www.News-Herald.com from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22, 2013.

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the Krempels

January 2, 2014

As neighbors, part of the Mentor Gardens association, and fellow St. John Vianney parishioners, and a Lake Catholic family, we know well what a good man Alan was. We're totally shocked that Alan had to leave you so young! please accept our prayers and sympathy!

December 29, 2013

Donna and Ashley,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Al was such a good kind man. We will keep you in our prayers.
Tom and Amy Robinson and family

December 28, 2013

Sorry to hear about his passing, went to EHS with Alan...God Bless and may he rest in Peace...Herb Pawski

December 27, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Al's passing. We were good friends in high school. My prayers are with your family.

Jim Oddis

December 24, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing, I got to know him through coaching Mentor softball. He was a good and caring guy. I'm glad to have known him!! God Bless his family.

June 2011 with old friends

Danny Simione

December 23, 2013

Donna I am so sorry. Words cannot express how my heart is breaking for you and Ashley. Al was a wonderful guy and great husband and father. My phone is by my side and available anytime for you. Memories and pictures remind me of all the good times.

December 22, 2013

Donna & Ashley,
Our sincere sympathy to you both. May God be with you to help you with your loss. Remember how much he loved you both.
Del & Ed Tekieli

December 21, 2013

Donna & Ashley,
Our family is so sorry for your loss.
Your classmates/neighbors,
The Slatterys

December 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Al was always so kind and so positive. Whenever I needed his help with setting up for the All Saints talent show, he was so kind. He really loved you, Donna and Ashley. Barb Neu

Beth and Terry Vaughan

December 21, 2013

Donna and Ashley, Words cannot express how sorry we are for what you are going through, Our Sincere condolences , Sincerely

December 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John Yuras

December 21, 2013

Our Prayers are with your family

Chris Jankowski

December 21, 2013

Donna and Ashley, our hearts are broken with the loss of our family friend. Al's warmth, sense of humor and smile was infectious. We will miss him dearly. You will be in our prayers today and in the coming months. With much love, Mike, Chris, Kara, Beth and Mark Jankowski

Rita Wright

December 21, 2013

Ashley and Donna, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Al always brought a smile to my face everyday at work. He was a caring and wonderful person.He will be missed.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Walsh

December 21, 2013

Donna and Ashley, we are so sorry for your loss. I remember Alan being such a kind and giving man. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

- The Fitzmaurice Family

Dawn and Bob Legan

December 21, 2013

Donna, please know you and Ashley are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Scott Posey

December 21, 2013

A loving father and husband, who became to me a supportive and caring parent...and a dear friend; that is Al Zupancic. Words cannot express my grief and sympathy for his two favorite girls. Love and comfort to you both.

Cecilia Duffy

December 21, 2013

Donna and Ashley - We are so sorry for your loss. May God keep you in his embrace during these difficult days. You are in our prayers. Al will be missed. A great person who would do anything in his power to help others. Cecilia Duffy, John Heidrich, and Paige Heidrich

Lori Appleton

December 21, 2013

Donna and Ashley,

I am So Very Sorry! You both are in my thoughts and daily prayers! I Love You and will always be here for you both!

Mark, Jenny and Caty Himmelman

December 20, 2013

Al always greeted folks with his infectious laugh, and was a true inspiration to helping those in need. We will miss his energy and devotion to Lake Catholic. We have all been touched by his ever present guidance and spirit. Here's to a fellow 1978 Euclid High School alum... A true angel on Earth, now with our Lord, probably driving a UHaul.

Kirk Lombardy

December 20, 2013

Donna and Ashley. Alan was like a brother, a confidant, and true friend to me. I am going to miss our long chats on the tailgate of his pick-up truck about life, family, and old times. I am deeply saddened by this news and will never ever forget the impact he had on my life. May God bless you in every way possible during this time.

Emilee Walsh

December 20, 2013

Thoughts and prayers with the Zupancic family. Al ("Coach Al") was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor and good heart. RIP Coach Al

Lisa Cannon

December 20, 2013

Donna and Ashley ~
Words just can't convey how very sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Cannon

Chris Ronzi

December 20, 2013

Donna and Ashley,
Words cannot express my sadness upon hearing of the loss of your husband and your dad. I am so very sorry.

Tom Shetina

December 20, 2013

I will miss you Al, you are a good friend. You always made my day and I will always remember the good times we had with the marching band. I know this isn't really goodbye, it is more like see you later. Rest in the peace of our Lord my friend.

I will meet you at the smoke stacks.

December 20, 2013

Donna and Ashley - our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Fiorilli's

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