John Michael Zimmerman

1930 - 2019

John Michael Zimmerman passed away on October 21, 2019 at the age of 89. He was born on March 4, 1930, was a resident of Metairie for 63 years, and a member of Divine Providence Church. He has now rejoined his wife, Doris Matthis Zimmerman, in their heavenly home after her passing on September 20th of this year. They were blissfully married for 68 years and together created a beautiful family with four daughters. He was the proud father of Susan Villani (Terry), Faye Donnelly (Michael), Donna Volpi (Michael) and Monica Zimmerman (Katy). He is also survived by three grandchildren, Michael John Donnelly (Erin), Brian Patrick Donnelly, and Andrea Lynn Pasnewski (Rian), five great-grandchildren, Berkley, Oliver, Madeline, Cullen, and Quinn, and his brother Elmo Zimmerman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael John Zimmerman and Agnes Rando Zimmerman and his sisters; Elizabeth Barton and Carmella Gannuch. John always enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing or just spending time with his family. He was a huge sports fan and often could be found watching LSU, the Saints and the Yankees. John retired from NOPSI / Entergy after 35 years of service. He was a member of the VFW and Lions Club. John was such a selfless man, he always put others before himself and never complained. His heart was pure and his love for his family was unbreakable. John will be deeply missed by his friends and family, especially by his four daughters. Relatives and friends are invited to the celebration of John and Doris Zimmerman's life on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 from 9:00AM till 10:30AM. There will be a Prayer Service to begin at 10:30AM. To view and sign their guest books, please visit www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com.