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1952
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2023
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James Zavatsky Obituary
Jim was born on April 30, 1952, to John and Jean (Tomporoski) Zavatsky in DuBois, PA. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army Reserves and began a long career as a machinist. Jim worked for Berg Electronics for 20 years, then later retiring from Pace Precision.
On July 11, 1981, Jim married the love of his life, Sandra (DeMotte) Zavatsky. They were married for 42 years.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman. He loved doing anything outside-whether it was hunting (especially archery), fishing, or just sitting on his back deck with a hot cup of coffee and enjoying the beauty of his land and the nature around him.
One of the biggest highlights of Jim's hunting years happened on a trip to Michigan where he met and got to hunt alongside Ted Nugent, the musician, and also harvested a wild boar. He loved to show everyone the pictures from that trip and reminisce about what an amazing time he had.
After retirement, Jim and Sandi started a new adventure and made many wonderful memories together traveling, camping, and visiting family and friends all over the United States.
Jim leaves behind his three children, Jamie (Jason) Davis of Tucson, AZ; Justin (Sarah) Shaginaw of Philadelphia, PA; and Krisha (Colin) Oates of DuBois, PA. His eight grandchildren, Jacquelyn Oates of Denver, CO; Austin (Taylor) Coccimiglio of Wellington, CO; Delaney Oates of Carlson, CO; Victoria Nivison and fiancée, Matt Curtis of Tucson, AZ; Allyson (Jacob) Rein of Key West, FL; James Davis of Tucson, AZ; Aubrey Coccimiglio of DuBois, PA; and Andie Shaginaw of Philadelphia, PA. His three great-children, Mackenzie and Knoxley Curtis, and Brody Coccimiglio. Jim is also survived by his brother, Bill (Marsha) Zavatsky of DuBois, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; Raymond and Harold Zavatsky; and his father- and mother in-law, Bill and Helen (Hetrick) DeMotte.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 from 4–6 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. in DuBois, PA.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.
Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the funeral home.
The family requests that any memorial donations in Jim's name be made to Hunt for Vets at www.huntforvets.com or the Lewy Body Association at www.lbda.org.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.
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Stephanie Saline Downey
November 30, 2023
My sincerest sympathies to Sandi and all the family in the passing of Jim. Sending love and prayers to all.
Bonnie Gelnett
November 29, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with J.Z´s family. He was an awesome guy great to be around and would help anyone in need. Sandy and family may you find peace in knowing his life was well lived and the memories you hold deep in your heart of J.Z. will see you through this difficult time.
Don
November 29, 2023
Great guy whenever he saw you knew he was your friend. Always good time at the Rainbow Ranch.
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