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Zippy Vanek Obituary

VANEK - Zippy (Agnes M.), of Islip, NY (formerly of Amityville) on July 4, 2025. Loving companion of Jake Nessel for 32 years. Beloved daughter of the late Francis M. and Agnes M. Vanek. Dear sister of Patricia Batewell (Tom), John Vanek (Barbara) and the late Joey Vanek. Zippy is survived her 12 nieces and nephews and her seven great-nieces and nephews as well as other family and friends. Reposing Tuesday, 4-7PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:30AM St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Amityville. Interment to follow in St. Charles Cemetery, E. Farmingdale. www.powellfh.com

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Jul

9

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Martin Of Tours R.C. Church

30 Union Ave., Amityville, NY 11701

Jul

9

Interment

12:00 p.m.

St. Charles Cemetery

Wellwood Ave., E., NY 11735

Funeral services provided by:

Powell Funeral Home Inc

67 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701

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