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Dr. Richard P. Zollo

1926 - 2017

Richard Zollo Obituary

Dr. Richard Paul "Dick" Zollo passed away in San Francisco at the age of 91 on December 18, 2017, after a extended illness. Richard was born in Danvers, MA on September 30th, 1926 to Paul and Astrid Zollo, and received his EdD from Boston University. Richard was married to Virginia Sherry (deceased) for 46 years. Richard worked as an English Faculty Member at Salem State College after teaching at Danvers and Masconomet High Schools. He authored and collaborated on numerous books and articles on local history, and was deeply involved with the Danvers Historical Society and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Richard is survived by his son Peter N. Zollo and his daughter-in-law Laurie, as well as many loved ones. Donations may be made in Richards name to the Michael J Fox Organization for Parkinsons Disease in lieu of flowers.

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Published by The Danvers Herald from Dec. 27, 2017 to Jan. 11, 2018.

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Dr. Robert Barron

November 6, 2024

I lived across the street from Charles and at age 13 - 19 he had me to his upstairs breezeway many times where he slept. I took a liking to the Chippendale and Hepplewhite chests and saw how generous Charles was to Dick in his Will. My Family are buried at Holten St Cemetery and never are flowers on the Tapley plot. I tend to his stone when I’m there for my Family. RIP Dick.

Maryann Marsh

January 15, 2018

Condolences Laurie and Peter, I just saw this. Dick and Winki were warm, loving and generous people. Dick was kind, intelligent and funny. He left a lasting impression on all those who were lucky enough to know him.

Eloise Crocker

December 28, 2017

Dr.Zollo was my favorite teacher in Danvers, had his English course for 3 years and learned so much. He was an excellent teacher and made learning fun. I have used so much of what he taught throughout my life. A great man!!!

Sandy Corbett Innis

December 27, 2017

Mr. Zollo was my math teacher at Holten High School. Will never forget his "fanthom fraction method of teaching. I was horrible in math, and his method helped me greatly. I am now 75 years old, and never forgot his way of teaching.

R.I.P. Mr. Zollo.

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