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Emma Zawila Obituary
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Emma Zawila, 89, of Port Orange, passed away peacefully with her daughter, Denise Zawila, by her side on Friday, July 10, 2015, at her residence.
Emma was born on April 17, 1926, in Wyoming to the late John and Amelia Falconi. She devoted her life to taking care of her husband and her family. She was a wonderful woman who loved to play tennis, golf, cook and sew.
She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, the Ladies Lions Club, the Bridge Club in Pelican Bay, Florida, Fox Hill Country Club, Tennis Club and she was a volunteer at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
She is survived by her two daughters, Denise Zawila, Port Orange, and Jeannine Black, Tampa, Florida; and two grandchildren, Allison and Teddy Black.
Emma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Ted Zawila, who passed away on July 15, 2008.
A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 in Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 4675 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange.
Donations may be made in her memory to Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32127, or to a charity of one's choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cardwellfuneral.com.
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March 29, 2016
Emma was a great lady!!! She is greatly missed.
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Dana Murphy
August 5, 2015
To a wonderful mother & friend to all tha t had the privilege of knowing her. She's in a better place, w/ Ted now. God bless her & her daughters, Jeannine C. Zawila Black & Denise Zawila & her grandchildren, Allison & Teddy Black.
ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS & FOR ALL OF ETERNITY,
dANA
July 20, 2015
To a fine Lady lady and great friend Love you George
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