Andrew Zanzal

Andrew Zanzal, 88, formerly of 54 Holley Street Extension, Danbury, husband of the late Margaret A. (Murray) Zanzal, died on January 9 at the Filosa Nursing Center, Danbury.

He was the father of John A. Zanzal of Newtown.

A Danbury native, Mr Zanzal was born on April 12, 1912, a son of the late Andrew and Parasca (Kotulich) Zanzal. He attended Danbury schools.

He was active in sports in his early years, having been a member of the Industrial Softball League. He also was part of the first group that successfully skated across Candlewood Lake from the Danbury Town Park to the New Milford Town Park many years ago.

Mr Zanzal was employed for 42 years as a gas meter repairman, first with the Housatonic Public Service Company that later became Connecticut Light and Power Company. He retired in 1976.

A World War II US Army veteran, he served with the 711th Tank Battalion. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and of St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church of Danbury.

A very inventive person, he could best be described as a “Real Mr Fix It.” He also was an avid reader of non-fiction books.

In addition to his son, he is survived by two daughters, Peggy A. Corbett of New Fairfield and Susan A. Chase of Kensington; a brother, Stephen Zanzal of Danbury; two sisters, Anna Toth and Margaret Weyant Appell, both of Danbury; five grandchildren, Brendan Corbett, Patrick Corbett, Owen Zanzal, Sarah E. Chase and Audrey A. Zanzal; as well as several nieces and nephews.

The Divine Funeral Liturgy will take place on Friday, January 12, at 10 am in St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 13 Pembroke Road, Danbury, with the Rev Michael G. Popson officiating.

Burial will follow in St Peter Cemetery, Danbury.

Calling hours were scheduled in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Avenue, Danbury, on Thursday, January 11, from 4 to 7 pm.

The Parastas Service will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday at 6:15 pm.

The Newtown Bee         January 12, 2001