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Milan Zarich Obituary

Zarich, Milan S. - 'Sonny' Age 77, Of West St. Paul Formerly of South St. Paul, died on September 26, 2004, due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by parents Sam and Alice; brother, Sam, and sister Olga. Survived by loving wife of many years, Rita; children, Colleen, Milan, and Daniel; step-children, Richard (Judith) Rossi, Dennice (John) Anderson, Jeanne (Steven) Stangohr, and Joseph Rossi & friend Kathy; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Donnica Fishbach, Unnica Willer, Alice (Leonard) Fishbach, and Millie Martineau; sister-in-law Barbara App; also nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Sonny was a long-time musician and teacher in South St. Paul and West St. Paul. He taught 2 to 3 generations of students for many families and relatives. Service 10AM Wednesday at ST. SAVA SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, 357-2nd Ave. S, South St. Paul. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation 4-8PM Tuesday (TODAY) at WILLWERSCHEID WEST-HEIGHTS CHAPEL, 235 W. Wentworth Ave., West St. Paul. 651-457-7938.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 28, 2004.

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Joe Kirscht

September 22, 2022

I've posted here before, but just want to re-iterate how much I still enjoy playing piano and always think of Sonny. Just this week, I sat down at my sisters piano (she took accordian lessons) and there was an old mimeograph print out with all of the chords that Sonny had hand written. I still have all of the old sheet music that Sonny hand wrote for lessons. I didn't realize it at the time how much of an impact he would have. Gone but not forgotten.

Joe Kirscht

March 30, 2021

I took piano lessons from Sonny for 8 years. Forever grateful... I still play frequently... still remember his music studio in West St Paul and still have all of the music that he would hand write and run through mimeograph.

Kent Anderson

November 8, 2020

Sonny had a great impact on my life. I took guitar lessons from him in 1962, 63 and 64. I felt so good everytime I climbed the stairs at the Vavro School of Music and Dance. I am now 69 years old and I play my guitar every day. Thank you Sonny! You were one of a kind.

Anthony Helsper

September 29, 2004

sorry to here about Sonny, could not make it our prayers are with you Tony and Molly

Grace Hermann

September 28, 2004

Rita, so sorry to hear about Sonny.

My prayers are with you. Take care of yourself.



Grace

Jan Kline

September 28, 2004

WOW-what a journey. You accomplished so much in your life. I am proud to have had you for an uncle. I will miss your talent as a wonderful muscian. I am sure that the angels are dancing to the music now. Your soul is in the Lord's hands and I know that you will be peaceful in your new home-HEAVEN!



Love always,

Jan (Fischbach) Kline

Nancy Hottinger

September 28, 2004

Uncle Sonny.... just Uncle Sonny.. and all the thoughts that name means to his neices and nephews. Uncle Sonny played at Robert & my wedding. He was a rare talent. The late Bob Pine (former T.C. fellow musician) said of him "he has the best left hand in the business." My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends.

barbara matthews

September 28, 2004

Uncle Sonny:

It's been a long time with your battle of Alzheimer's. Now you are at peace with the lord and others who have passed before you. You will be missed and remembered in our hearts forever. Barb

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