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John Zuwiala Obituary
John V. Zuwiala Sr., 90, formerly of Millmont, passed away Feb. 20, 2010, in Berks Heim, Bern Township, where he was a guest for four years.
He was the widower of Josephine (Santangelo) Zuwiala, who died in September 1988.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Vincent and Petronela (Duszkiewicz) Zuwiala.
He started his career with the Reading Railroad and later became a candy mixer for Luden's, a division of Hershey Foods, retiring in 1981.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with Battery B 432nd Anti Aircraft Artillery and Automatic Weapons Battalion during the North Africa, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns.
He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Millmont.
He enjoyed swimming, golfing and bowling at a younger age. He liked to exercise and watch football.
He is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline A., wife of Robert Haltaman, Lititz; and a son, John V. Zuwiala Jr., Sinking Spring.
Other survivors include a sister, Stella Bilski.
There are also three grandchildren: Michelle, Michael and John; and five great-grandchildren: Ryan, Reily, Ethan, Nathaniel and Kylie.
He was predeceased by brothers: Vincent, Stanley and Anthony.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family with Father Larry Hess officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale.
Please make contributions to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Assn., 501 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601, or American Heart Assn., 25 Stevens Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609.
The Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Shill-ington, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Frank (Butch) Amedeo
February 23, 2010
Jackie,John
Sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Johnny...
Vicky Snyder
February 21, 2010
John,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicky
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