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2023
Stanley Zabka Obituary
November 6, 1924 to October 7, 2023
Stan passed away at the age of 98. He was the last of 11 siblings. Stan's passion was music. He
was a pianist and composer whose music has touched the lives of many.
He served in WWII and the Korean War. Stan was also a director and producer in Film and Television.
Most important to Stan was his family. He is survived by his wife Nancy of 59 years, 3 children and their spouses, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on November 4th at 11:00 am at Twin Cities Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Zabka
Ginger Horling
December 17, 2023
Dear Nancy,
We used to call him Uncle Stan as he babysat us often. My sister Darlene and I are cleaning out our Moms apartment as she is now in a nursing home. Helen Underwood will turn 99 in February. While cleaning we found his book, record and sheet music he had sent my parents. I remember when he took us through NBC in NYC so long ago. I thank him for the wonderful memories.
Most sincerely,
Ginger Underwood Horling
RJ
November 7, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jenny Hudson
October 24, 2023
I met Stan through our colleague Jerry Plano. What a pleasure it was getting to know him. Stan had such an interesting life story that he wrote about in his book Razz Ma Tazz.
Love and blessings to Nancy and family.
Gregg Isett
October 23, 2023
Stan came into the piano store I was working at and I immediately took a liking to him. I knew nothing about him other than he wanted to buy a piano. He tried out some of the pianos in the showroom to which I mentioned "Wow, you're really good". He smiled and it was then that I learned who Stan was and what he had done with music. It was the beginning of a friendship I will always cherish. To Nancy and the family, my sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Nancy Zabka
October 23, 2023
In lieu of flowers, our family requests that if you care to make a donation, that it would be made to Hospice of the Foothills in Grass Valley, CA. Thank you.
His Celebration of Life is November 4, 11:00am at Twin Cities Church, GV.
Anonymous
October 20, 2023
I only met him once, but he was so loving and kind when I did. He had a joy about him that you couldn´t help but love. Rest in peace Stanley.
Colleen
October 16, 2023
Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the Zabka family.
Doug and Geri Boka
October 14, 2023
We loved Stan very much. He lived a good life and touched many lives. We know that Stan is in heaven playing the piano and entertaining all. We miss him.
Larry Day
October 14, 2023
You'll be missed my friend. My condolences to your family. May you Rest in Peace.
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