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Donald Zabawa Obituary
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DONALD ZABAWA DON of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Philadelphia, died suddenly December 15, 2005 at the age of 39. Survived by his loving wife Lisa Marie (nee Bower), adoring children Megan (8) Rachel (1), parents Donald and Marie (DeMarco), brother Michael (Therese), sister Jennifer (Robert) Wrazen, grandmother Florence Ferrazzano, six nieces and two nephews and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Viewing and Funeralwill be held in Philadelphia on Tuesday 9:30 A.M. at St. Ephrem Church, 5340 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem. Funeral Mass to begin 10:30 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to Amer. Lung Assoc., 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 or Crossing the Finish Line, 170 W. Germantown Pike, Suite C-3, East Norriton, PA 19401. Arr. VINCENT GANGEMI FUNERAL HOME, INC., Philadelphia, (215) 467-3838.
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for Donald Zabawa
Michael Cassell
December 21, 2005
Don,
I had a great childhood, and you and your family were a big reason why. When we were younger, our relationship was more sibling than neighbor. I thank you for being my friend back then. I miss those days in south philly on New Years day and at Tarken playground and in the school yards around our house, and will reflect on them with warm thoughts.
Becka Matheny
December 20, 2005
Don, you will be missed! Lisa-support is always here for you, please be strong. I am so sorry and so shocked. God Bless.
Jennifer Green
December 20, 2005
Donny-I am so sorry what all you went through but as your friend and neighbor(Romans13:8-10), I will do just as I promised and continue to look out and take care of Lis and the girls. You will be terribly missed.
1978-9 Buffaloes
December 19, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs Z
We send our deepest sympathy, Don (pete rose) as we called him on the baseball team, taught us all, sportmanship, He was the greatest 3rd basement "Tarken Boys" has ever had. We will always remember Don, for he has touch all of our lives forever
Robert Lobron
December 19, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Zubawa:
I send my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your son Don. Don was a great friend at Cardinal Dougherty High School. Don and I sat together at lunch and had several classes.
Don taught me the meaning of the saying “the only thing to fear is fear itself.” For a guy so young (17-18 years at the time) he had the confidence of many great business leaders I have since met. Don had a true kindness that went beyond his smart bravado.
Don always looked at questions and problems from a different prospective. Once drawing a conclusion, or making a plan he would ask “Why not give it a try.” His entrepreneurial sprit was tremendous.
I am sorry I have not stayed in touch with Don for many years, but feel like Don's sprit is with me everyday.
My family sends our deepest prayers to you, Lisa and the children.
Sincerely,
Robert Lobron
Dan & Maria Ioven
December 19, 2005
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, we will remember your son,
in our prayers, it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
At this time my God bless your family.
marianne bonvini
December 18, 2005
Dear Marie and Donald,
I wish I could take some of your pain away....I'm so sorry I can't make it up to Phila..I miss you Baby Donald...from one cous to another...I Love You Marianne
Kelly and Kevin Corrigan
December 18, 2005
To the Zabawa Family:
We were so saddened to read of Donald's passing. We went to grade school with Donald at St. Martin of Tours. When I think of Donald, I remember this chubby little kid always wearing a light blue sweater over his uniform, carrying books and shuffling to his next class. We haven't seen nor talked with Donald in years. I wanted the family to know that we are deeply sorry for your loss. It touches the heart more deeply when you read about someone so young, or one of your peers. We hope Donald's passing was a peaceful one.
Classmates from 1980 - St. Martin of Tours.
Kelly Devlin and Kevin Corrigan
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