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1931
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2023
John Zanoni Obituary
September 21, 1931 - August 29, 2023
John David Zanoni was born in New York City on September 21, 1931. He was the only child of Inez and Rudolph Zanoni. John was a gentle soul and a good man, who loved his family and friends.
John is survived by his daughters, Celeste Zanoni (Half Moon Bay, CA) and Debbie Benefield (Welcome Bay, New Zealand; his son-in-law Michael "Biz" Benefield; granddaughter, Samantha Benefield Woon and husband Luke Woon; his great-grandson, Noah John Woon; his sister-in-law, Barbara Mosso and brother-in-law's, Jim Mosso and Richard Daly. John is preceded in death by his wife, Tina Zanoni and his parents Inez and Rudolph Zanoni.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius Catholic Church, 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA on Wednesday, September 27th at 11:00am.
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Marcia Langford Rothwell
September 28, 2023
John was such an amazing person. We had so many deep conversations about art, life, flowers and most of all family. Although Debbie is the one that worked with me at Ross, the whole Zanoni family soon welcomed me into the fold and my life was never the same. In all reality, there are no words to describe this wonderful man who made such an impression on me. John, you were such a kind man I'll always love you!
Caroline Bowen
September 24, 2023
John was like a bonus grandpa to me. I used to play in the beautiful back garden of the home he shared with Tina and admire his many paintings, some of which hang in my childhood home. He was such a gentle soul who will be dearly missed <3
Ev Bowen
September 23, 2023
"Uncle" John was a wonderful second Dad to me and Grandpa to my girls. His love of the natural world and artistic expression whether in watercolors or floral design gave joy to him and so many others. I will miss his humor and our talks about art and Hampton Ave. memories.
Much love, Ev Bowen
Candice Ako
September 20, 2023
So sorry for the great loss. He was such a kind, gentle soul, he had an eye for the beauty of flower arranging and art. I remember we would go to the American Legion in San Francisco, when they would showcase the art and Flower show. I always look forward to that every year. Alex, and I were also blessed to receive one of his beautiful watercolors.
With the deepest sympathy, Candice and Alex Ako
Robin Fross, MD
September 18, 2023
My sincere condolences. John was such a lovely fellow; I was his neurologist for years, until I retired. He was such a talented artist, and he kindly gifted me several watercolors over the years. One has a prominent place on my home office wall; it is very special to me. I wish you all sweet memories; I have mine.
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