Memorial
Jack J. Zazza, 89, of 161 Kyrie Drive SE, died June 29, 2010 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following an extended illness. Private family funeral services will be held at a later date. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Entombment will take place at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum.
Surviving are his daughter Sue Zazza-Hutchcroft and husband Gerry of Cedar Rapids; daughter-in-law Karen Zazza of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Scott Kunce of Pittsburg, PA, and Michelle and Holly Zazza both of Cedar Rapids; great grand daughter Hayden Zazza-Taylor; sister Linda Viggiano of Yonkers, NY; his committed partner Cris Steichen of Pompano Beach, FL; as well as several nieces and extended family and friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mildred, his loving son Alan, brothers George and Charles, sisters Lucy Zazza and Julia Moscato, and his parents.
Jack Joseph Zazza was born May 14, 1921 in Yonkers, New York, the beloved son of Joseph G. and Elizabeth (Trombetta) Zazza. He served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. During his time in the service, he also attended Coe College. He married Mildred (Millie) J. Simanek on December 24, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, and enjoyed 53 years of marriage. Mildred preceded him in death on February 21, 1997. Jack was owner and president of Simanek & Zazza Plumbing and Heating for many years. He was partner in building Willow Brook Assisted Living (currently Silver Pines). In 1976 he built and operated the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center (formerly the Sheraton Inn) in Cedar Rapids until its sale in 2007.
Jack was a member of the Cedar Rapids Home Builder's Association, El Kahir Shrine, Elmcrest Country Club, and St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Jack enjoyed fishing in Canada, family trips, golfing, cooking large Italian meals, and above all his time spent with his beloved family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are made to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in honor of Jack.