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1926
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2016
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William Zammer Obituary
Born in Frackville, Oct. 6, 1926, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Helen Nahas Zammer.
A graduate of Frackville High School, Bill retired as a supervisor from UPS Hometown depot after a tenure of 30 years, starting as a truck driver. Bill also had owned the former Leather Corner Post Hotel in Orefield and assisted his son, William, with the operation of his restaurants in Cape Cod, Mass., for a number of years, where the locals affectionately referred to him as "Gramps."
He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Parish of St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, Tamaqua.
Bill was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Henry Baker Lodge 2711, rising to become a 4th Degree Knight. He served the lodge as a former Grand Knight and trustee. Also, Bill was an honorary life member of the Schuylkill Assembly 923, having served in the capacity of district governor.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded by a son, Robert Zammer, in 1962; sisters, Marie Zammer and Helen Kenny; brothers, Nicholas and Paul Zammer.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 71 years, Wanda S. Kozikowski Zammer; sons, William W. Zammer and his wife, Linda, Mashpee, Mass., Louis Zammer, Nazareth, and Thomas Zammer, Tamaqua; daughters, Wandie N. Zammer-Little, Tamaqua, and Denise Garrity, wife of Thomas, Wescosville; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday from Ss. Peter & Paul Parish of St. John XXIII, 301 Pine St., Tamaqua. Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church. Private interment will be in St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Conshohocken, where he will be laid to rest with his son. Memorials in his memory may be made to Knights of Columbus Henry Baker Lodge 2711, 200 Miner St., Coaldale, PA 18218. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Online condolences and registry may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Beth Williams
July 17, 2016
Thoughts and prayers . Rest in peace
Beth Williams
July 17, 2016
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers.
Bill Applegate
July 15, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers for our former district deputy and his family.Bill will be missed by council 618 and grandknight Bill Applegate,rest in peace brother.
Sal Santaqngelo
July 14, 2016
Bill's works on earth have been completed and God called him to rest in peace in God's heaven where we all strive to be when it is our turn to be called, Bill has been blessed.
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Rebecca Williams & Larry Mack
July 14, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this very difficult time.
July 14, 2016
I am deeply saddened by the death of Bill, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-law. He will be greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered.
Susan M. Zammer, wife of Thomas Zammer, Wescosville, PA
Brothers together at a wedding celebration for one of their many kids!
Diane Zammer-Kiewel
July 14, 2016
It is difficult to lose a spouse, parent and grandparent. The missing starts as soon as they depart. I'm grateful for my Uncle Bill that God has blessed him with a long and happy marriage and that his children and grandchildren were able to have his love, wisdom and caring as long as they have...it's never enough for those left behind. I know he is in Paradise with his son, parents, siblings and many other loved ones. Hold onto the HOPE that we have for someday will all be reunited once again. Sending heartfelt love to my Aunt Wanda, all of my cousins and all of the grandkids.
Sophia Koury Balagia
July 14, 2016
God bless him, Wanda, Bill and the family. We have many happy memories and have checked in through the years with one of our favorite, memorable cousins.
July 14, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to all of Bills family, May he rest in peace. Antoinette Goffredo
Rose Matthews
July 14, 2016
God bless you all at this very difficult time.
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