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John Zajac Obituary
John F. (Cho) Zajac, 73, of Robeson Twp., passed away at his residence on March 14, 2013, after his struggle with multiple cancers.
Born in Reading on June 24, 1939, he was a son of the late John R. and Mary Zajac.
John Zajac attended Catholic and public schools in Reading, PA, and later received a GED while serving his country as a U.S. Marine. He also attended Lincoln Technical Institute, where he earned a degree in auto mechanics and transmissions.
John was self-employed as the owner of Johnny's Reiffton Sunoco Service Station from 1972-1977. He also was the owner/operator of Morgantown Big A Auto Parts and Birdsboro Big A Auto Parts until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine F. (Kohl) Zajac; children: L. Allen Kohl, husband of Glenva (Lengel); Stephen C. Kohl, husband of Tanya (Stanley); Faye J. Wade, fianceé of Michael Kearns and Edward J. Zajac, husband of Theresa (Morrison); six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sisters: Carol A. Glembocki, widow of Andrew; Julia Zajac, Ann M. (Perrotto) Schweitzer, widow of Gerald, and brother, Stanley Zajac, life partner of the late Scott Dennis.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, 19508.
Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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Joseph Leardi
March 17, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about John's passing. He was a great guy and he gave me a lot of good memories. Now he's at peace with the Lord. God bless his family and may they be comforted knowing he's in a better place and his suffering is over.
March 17, 2013
John was a great guy to work for. He had quite an influence on me. I always had a lot of respect for him. May he rest in peace. Jack Gaffney
Br.Warren Perrotto, MSC
March 16, 2013
Ann, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayerful sympathy.
Mark Glembocki
March 16, 2013
Uncle Cho - We will miss you and love you very much. Thank you for all the great memories you have given us and our children, a special memory from them is holding Matthew on your lap at Easter and asking about the "Bapple-Juice". Aunt Lorraine and family may God help you all through this difficult time of transition. With love and God bless Mark, Kelli,Rachel, Nicholas, Matthew. XXOOO
Glenva Kohl
March 16, 2013
Dad , We will miss you deeply .You were always there for us. We will truly miss your little banging on the wall and the other little Quarts you had. Love you Dad.... Allen and Glenva
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