Final Resting Place
St. Michael's Cemetery
True Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
John D. Zumawtzak 90 of Binghamton fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Mercy House of the Southern Tier surrounded by his loving family.
He was predeceased by his wife of fifty-three years, Margaret (Durkot) Zumawtzak and their son, Philip Zumawtzak, his parents, Andrew and Anna Zimovchak, his sisters, Julia Delforno (Tony), Susan MacNamara (Maurice), Helen Bocchino (John) Anna Strozzi (Jerry) and Olga Fiaschi.
He is survived by his devoted daughters, Eve Ann (John) Allan and Ann Marie (Robert Weidman) Zumawtzak, his grandson, Nelson Allan, nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Robert Fiaschi.
He was an active member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, serving as a trustee and working at St. Michael's Recreation Center with his wife for many years.
He was a retired technician for I.B.M. Corporation, Endicott and a former owner of the D and Z Pro Shop at Laurel Bowling. He was United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, parishioner and friend who was a very generous and empathetic person and was always willing to talk, give advice, and help you. He was an avid dancer and bowler, with a perfect game and gym nut.
The family will receive friends Monday, 9am to the start of the Divine Liturgy at 10am celebrated by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter James Dutko at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 292 Clinton St. Binghamton. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at the convenience of the family in the spring.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Sister Hermenegilde Naluyima, Lourdes Seton 3, 3 Medical and Mercy House for their support.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory should be forwarded to Mercy House of the Southern Tier, 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 as a tribute to the loving compassionate care John received his final days or his church.
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Eternal Memory!
St. Michael's Cemetery
True Street
Binghamton, NY 13905