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Carol P. Jambe

Carol P. Jambe, 77, long-time resident of Huntington, W.Va., and Holmes Beach, died Oct. 7 in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. She was born born Oct. 5, 1935.

Mrs. Jambe was a long-time member of Trinity Episcopal Church, supported the arts, and was a member of the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach. She enjoyed playing tennis, long walks, being a grandmother and her many grand dogs and cats.

A private service was to be held. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org or P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011.

Mrs. Jambe is survived by her husband of 55 years, Chuck, children Suzanne, Karen Moore and Chuck and wife Karen; grandchildren Michael Moore, Catherine Andrea, Mae Carol, Isabelle Mary and Emilie Suzanne; sister-in-law Suzanne Mundt; nieces and nephews Jay Canterbury, Chuck Canterbury, Anne Canterbury Craigmyle, Andrea Canterbury Calhoon, Frank Peters III and Ernie Peters.

Richard Carl Kowal

Richard Carl Kowal, 86, of Bradenton and formerly of Holmes Beach, died Oct. 12. He was born Jan. 31, 1926 in Cicero, Ill.

Mr. Kowal served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired as a bank officer with Harris Trust and Savings in Chicago with almost 40 years of service. He moved to Holmes Beach in 1985, coming from LaGrange Park and St. Charles, Ill., and was a member of the Westbay Cove Condominium Association for 20 years. Hew as a member of the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post No. 24 of Bradenton, and was an active member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach, and most recently St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradenton, having moved to Bradenton in November 2011.

He was an avid golfer and fisherman and taught each of his grandchildren to fish.

Services will be held at a later date in the Chicago area with inurnment at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Ill. Memorial donationss may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

Mr. Kowal Richard is survived by his wife of 62 years Marjorie (Mauck); children William and wife Laura of Arlington Heights, Ill., Peggy and husband Doug Fisher of Westmont, Ill., Mary Kay and husband Mick Callaghan of Chicago, Carol and husband Dale Costantino of Naperville, Ill., Nancy Mikeworth of Woodridge, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

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Cory C. Cronan

Cory C. Cronan, 43, of Anna Maria, died Sept. 18. He was born Sept. 13, 1969, and raised in Ballston Lake, N.Y.

Mr. Cronan served in the U.S. Army National Guard 1991-97. He was an avid golfer and and attended Professional Golfers Career College 2005-06. He was employed by several island restaurants over the years, including the Sandbar and Beach Bistro.

His mother described him as a “wonderful man with a warm personality, big smile and loved by all who knew him.”

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, immediately followed by a luncheon and celebration of life at the Sandbar Restaurant pavilion, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Memorial donations may be made to Gerald B.H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, N.Y. 12871-1721.

Mr. Cronan is survived by mother Barbara and stepfather Gary Taylor; sister Tammy; and nephews Tyler Heineman and Christopher Hamilton.

Doug Newcomer

Doug Newcomer, 65, of Anna Maria, formerly of the greater Kansas City area, died Sept. 15. He came to Anna Maria Island in 1997.

Mr. Newcomer was a descendant of Presidents William H. Harrison and Benjamin Harrison. He was a 1969 graduate of Stanford University. He loved to travel and was passionate about sports. He was an avid skier. He also once owned a registered Black Angus herd and operated a 160-acre ranch in Grain Valley, Mo.

He continued a successful real estate career with Coldwell Banker when he came to Anna Maria Island. He also was a friend of Bill W at “The friends of the Pelican.”

The family welcomes friends to join them in a celebration of life from 5:30 p.m. to dusk Friday, Oct. 5, at Bayfront Park on North Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria.

Mr. Newcomer is survived by his wife of 40 years, Monica, and son Mark.

Jacqueline Prieto

Jacqueline “Jaci” Marshall Corrigan Prieto, 83, of Bradenton and formerly of Anna Maria Island, died Sept. 7.

She was born in Tampa and was raised in Bradenton by her grandmother, Grey Warner Marshall of the J.H. Warner family of Chattanooga, Tenn. She graduated with a degree in journalism from Anderson College, S.C. She spent much of her life and raised her children on Anna Maria Island.

She was a devoted wife and mother and a true humanitarian.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

Mrs. Prieto is survived by her children, Lisa Corrigan of Atlanta, Ga. and Chris Corrigan of Bradenton; and grandson Shae Warner Corrigan of Hilton Head, S.C.

Rich Salick

Rich Salick, 62, died July 2 from complications associated with kidney disease.

His life will be celebrated Oct. 6 on Anna Maria Island, almost where he began, at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach.

The family, including sister Joanie Mills of Holmes Beach, plans to host a celebration of life at 3 p.m. and paddle out before sunset at 6 p.m. They welcome all of their extended family and friends to participate. Any sort of surf or paddle board, raft or craft will suffice, or partake from shore.

The celebration party will be for sharing memories on the beach, fittingly on Rich and twin Phil’s birthday.

The Salick twins grew up on the smooth, glassy waves of the Manatee Public Beach on Anna Maria Island.

Rich went on to greatness, induction in 2000 to the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame and founder with Phil of the National Kidney Foundation Pro Am Surf Festival.

Rich received three kidney transplants from siblings, including the first from Phil.

His legacy as a surfer — No. 1 ranked surfer on the East Coast in the 24-35 age group in 1980 — and as an inspiration to people affected by kidney disease will live on.

He and Phil began their legacy with a surfing competition in Cocoa Beach, where they had moved to pursue the perfect wave. They opened a surf shop, created a brand of boards and from that was born the world’s largest charitable surfing competition — drawing tens of thousands of spectators to Cocoa Beach on Labor Day weekend. This year was the 27th tournament and was expected to raise some $125,000 for the NKF Orlando chapter.

The twins also opened a highway for surfers trekking from Anna Maria to Cocoa Beach to catch a wave and learn from the best of the best, and to purchase a coveted Salick surfboard. Their surf shop and board-making enterprise operated from the 1970s-80s.

Over the course of 38 years, Rich received transplants from twin Phil in 1974, older brother Channing Salick in 1986 and younger brother Wilson Shymanski in 1999.

“He was the heart and soul of the National Kidney Foundation. He personified who we are and what we do,” Stephanie Hutchinson, chief executive officer of the organization’s Orlando-based Florida chapter told Florida Today on his death.

Memorial donations may be made by mail to the National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Patient Services Program, 1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 119, Orlando FL 32803 or by calling 800-927-9659.

Salick is survived by Phil, sister Joanie and husband Tony Mills and their son Brandon of Holmes Beach, brother Rosser Shymanski, son Philip, stepson David Morgan, and ex-wife Michele Brenner Salick.

Audrey Lorraine Ellens

Audrey Lorraine Ellens, 83, of Bradenton, died Sept. 17. She was born March 28, 1928, in Falmouth, Mich.

Mrs. Ellens owned and operated a restaurant in Bradenton for several years with her husband and also operated the Palm Cove Resort in Bradenton Beach for many years.

She was member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Bradenton.

Private family services are planned at a later date at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice & Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Condolences may be made online at www.shanonfuneralhomes.com. Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, Bradenton, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ellens is survived by son Michael; daughter Marcia; grandchildren Christine Huggins, David, Diane and Daniel Cass; great-grandchildren Trace Avery Huggins and Austin David Huggins; and niece Beverly Waltz.

Russell Lee Cripe

Russell Lee Cripe, 63, of Holmes Beach, died Sept. 8. He was born Aug. 31, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio.

He started a family in Pennsylvania, and eventually moved with his family to Holmes Beach. He was a long-time restaurateur, known locally for his cooking skills, especially his potato leek soup and chicken salad.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 3915 26th St. W., Bradenton. Memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall. Condolences may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

Mr. Cripe is survived by his children, Marc, Matthew, Meagen Jones, Seth and Micolaus; sisters Lynda Stricker and Jennifer Little; and five grandchildren.

Former Holmes Beach Mayor Van Wagoner dies in Sarasota

Robert E. “Bob” Van Wagoner, 89, of Sarasota, former mayor of Holmes Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 24, 1922, in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Mayor Rich Bohnenberger commented on Van Wagoner’s time in office, saying, “Bob served as mayor from March 1996 to March 1998. It was a time of much controversy, as the cell tower was coming. The population was divided, was it a good thing or would ruin our community? Time has passed and the tower has been accepted, not only by our residents, but also by nesting ospreys.”

Mr. Van Wagoner grew up in Niagara Falls, spending summers on Lake Ontario. He loved living near water, was an avid swimmer, and relished the sunsets over Sarasota Bay. He was an avid runner, and completed the New York marathon on his 60th birthday.

He was a 1940 honor graduate of DeVeaux Military School in Niagara Falls, and a political science honor graduate in 1944 from Princeton University. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps 1942-45.

He was a newspaper reporter in New York City for almost 30 years, representing press and public relations for numerous private and public businesses. He had a column on the joys and challenges of aging in the Sarasota Herald- Tribune, and frequently had opinion letters published in other newspapers, including the New York Times.

He managed political campaigns, ran for several offices successfully, negotiated labor contracts as a newspaper union leader, and headed a number of civic campaigns.

He moved in the early 1990s to Longboat Key and became active in community affairs. He served as mayor of Holmes Beach 1996-98 and worked diligently to protect the integrity and charm of the island.

He was instrumental in the fight to block the proposed Anna Maria high-bridge, as well as other environmental issues, including hurricane preparedness.

Bob lived 2003-06 in Morehead City, N.C., and then Yorktown, VA., to be close to his children and then returned to Sarasota.

His daughter said he will be remembered for his love of jazz, the ocean, and writing, but most importantly for the impact he had on so many lives.

The family plans to hold a private memorial ceremony on Oct. 27 to honor Mr. Van Wagoner’s 90th birthday. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Mr. Van Wagoner is survived by his children, John and wife Wendy of Bluffton, S.C., Lauren and husband Frank Rotella of Bluffton, S.C., and David and wife Theresa Lally of Yorktown, Va.; grandchildren Kenny, Paul, Amy, David, Carolyn, and Jenny; and great-grandchildren Aiden, Emily, Kaitlin, and Ellie..

Jack Cedar

Jack Cedar, 97, of Bradenton, died Aug. 18. He moved to the area 40 years ago from Detroit.

Mr. Cedar was owner of Orion Automotive Corporation in Michigan and owned Cedar Cove Motel in Holmes Beach. He was a founder of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce.

Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota FL 34238. Covell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Cedar is survived by daughters Carol Cobb of Bradenton and Cheryl Altobello of Houghton, Mich.; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; nephews William Cedar and George Cedar; and niece Marlene Galuszka.

Pierce Combs

Pierce Combs, known to many on Anna Maria Island as “The Fun Map Man,” died Sept. 4 in Bradenton. He was born Feb. 18, 1946, in Lakeland, Fla., and was raised in West Orange, N.J.

Mr. Combs attended Montreat Anderson College where he was influenced by a chance friendship with Billy Graham. After graduating from Old Dominion in 1969 on a tennis scholarship, he played professional tennis for several years before embarking on a successful career in sales and marketing for more than 40 years.

He married his wife Libby in Annapolis, Md., in 1991 and they honeymooned by cruising on their boat, the Pretty Birtie, to Anna Maria Island, falling in love with the old Florida-Gulf coast lifestyle and settling here.

Mr. Combs created the Anna Maria Island Fun Map in 2002, something he enjoyed because, to quote Pierce, “of all the wonderful friends he was able to meet.”

A memorial service is being planned. Memorial donations may be made to Camp Kittatinny, where Mr. Combs spent his childhood summers from 1956 to 1966 as camper and counselor. His influence at Camp Kittatinny was important and his memory lives on in the people he touched at camp. Donations may be made to Camp Kittatinny, 1035 Fairview Lake Road, Newton NJ 07860.

Mr. Combs is survived by wife Libby, and daughters Kelly of St. Petersburg and Bonnie of Fredericksburg, Va., and many friends.

Alice S. Deam

Alice S. Deam, 86, of Bradenton, died Sept. 2. She was born Dec. 12, 1925. She came to Anna Maria Island in 1960 with her husband, Dr. John H. Deam, who started his practice that year in October and retired in the late 1980s. The Deam family lived on Anna Maria Island for many years.

She graduated from West Chester University in Philadelphia in 1946 and taught elementary school in both Pennsylvania and Florida. She was married in 1951 in Philadelphia and relocated in 1960 to Anna Maria Island. She was a member of Roser Memorial Community Church, Anna Maria Island Historical Society, Key Royale Club and Manatee County Medical Alliance. She loved to travel, enjoyed playing bridge and socializing with friends.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Roser Chapel, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Mrs. Deam is survived by her husband of 61 years, John; children David, M.D. and wife Gail, of Brooksville, Fla., Donna and husband James Hitchings, of London, England, Douglas, D.M.D., and wife Ann, of Miami; and Debra and wife Bill Sanders of Bradenton; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother Alfred B and wife Nina Strickler Jr., of Columbus, Ohio

Mary Virginia (Armstrong) Ridgdill

Mary Virginia (Armstrong) Ridgdill, 91, of Bradenton and Anna Maria, died Sept. 3. She was born in Bradenton to the late George David and Margaret (Notestein) Armstrong.

Mrs. Ridgdill attended Bradenton High School and Tennessee Wesleyan College. She was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Homebuilders Class and Women’s Circles. She was one of the organizers of the Original Thirteen, now Reinaunce, a high school service club for young women.

She was married almost 70 years to the late Paul Ridgdill.

After raising her family, she helped manage the family business, Ridgdill Plumbing, which had been founded by her father. She assumed the management of the business for many years after her husband’s retirement and retired herself in the early 1990s.

Mrs. Ridgdill’s contributions to her community and family were remarkable.

Visitation was held Saturday, Sept. 8, at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, 5610 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. A private service is being held later. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 410 15th St. W., Bradenton FL 34205. Condolences may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Ridgdill is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Sandra and David Livingston, Patty and Dave Hall, Rosemary and Ron Carlson, and Barbara and David Bjorklund; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and caregiver Bernadette Lauck.

Joyce Ilene Shannon

Joyce Ilene Shannon, 90, of Holmes Beach, died Sept. 5. She was born April 5, 1922, in Bonner Springs, Kan.

Ms. Shannon was a graduate of Teachers College in Kansas and the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. She taught first- through eighth-grade for two years in a one-room schoolhouse in Kansas. She then joined the U.S. Navy WAVES during World War II.

Ms. Shannon was a part-time islander since coming from Kansas in 1944, and a permanent resident since 1964, coming from New York. She worked as advertising manager for the Madison Drug & Liquor Co. in Tampa for 10 years, advertising manager of Rexall-Liggett’s southeast chain of stores, art director of National Bellas Hess of New York City, and as a real estate broker and associate on Anna Maria Island since 1965.

She was a member of the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24 of Bradenton.

A funeral will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, 5610 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, with final honors by the U.S. Navy. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Southeastern Guide Dogs Association, 4210 77th St. E., Palmetto FL 34221.

Ms. Shannon is survived by her cousins.

Alice S. Deam

Alice S. Deam, 86, of Bradenton, died Sept. 2. She was born Dec. 12, 1925. She came to Anna Maria Island in 1960 with her husband, John H. Deam, M.D., who started his practice that year in October and retired in the late 1980s. The Deam family lived on Anna Maria Island for many years.

She graduated from West Chester University in Philadelphia in 1946 and taught elementary school in both Pennsylvania and Florida. She was married in 1951 in Philadelphia and relocated in 1960 to Anna Maria Island. She was a member of Roser Memorial Community Church, Anna Maria Island Historical Society, Key Royale Club and Manatee County Medical Alliance. She loved to travel, enjoyed playing bridge and socializing with friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Roser Chapel, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Memoria donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Mrs. Deam is survived by her husband of 61 years, John; children David, M.D. and wife Gail, of Brooksville, Fla., Donna and husband James Hitchings, of London, England, Douglas, D.M.D., and wife Ann, of Miami; and Debra and wife Bill Sanders of Bradenton; six grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and brother Alfred B and wife Nina Strickler Jr., of Columbus, Ohio.

Calvin Edison Bell

Calvin Edison Bell, 82, died Aug. 31. He was born Nov. 14, 1929, in Cortez Village to Aaron Parx Bell and Jessie Blanche Fulford Bell.

Mr. Bell was part owner of A.P. Bell Fish Company and a proud commercial fisherman. He also was an avid collector of all things nautical. Most of his years were spent on the surrounding waters or working on his many boats in the village.

Mr. Bell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon completion of his duty, he returned to the village and way of life he loved.

He often devoted his energy and vigilance toward educating Manatee County Code Enforcement officials about the differences between salvaged marine equipment and what the officers often considered old junk.

He also had a deep appreciation for God’s many creatures, raising greyhounds in his younger years and, in more recent times, he fed and cared for wild birds and feral cats.

Known to be strong and healthy, he was as hard worker and could typically be found dragging pilings around his yard, moving nets from one corner to the other or scraping and cleaning boat bottoms. He spent most of his days keeping up a fleet of historic wooden fishing boats.

When diagnosed with bone cancer two years ago, he continued to ride his bike daily to the shoreline to keep up with what was going on among his friends the village.

As his health deteriorated in the past month, one family member said his dear friend Junior Guthrie told him everything was going to be all right.

In good humor and like a true Cortezian, he replied, “How ya reckon?”

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at Manasota Mermorial Park in Oneco.

Calvin Bell is survived by brothers Walter, Chester and Doug and a host of family members throughout Cortez and beyond.

Margaret Elaine Cox

Margaret Elaine Cox, 77, died Aug. 29. She was born July 19, 1935, in Dallas.

She was a proud fifth generation Texan and member of the Mayflower Society.

She graduated Southern Methodist University in 1956, married Floyd DeVine Cox and moved to his hometown of Bradenton, where she began her 35-year career as a teacher. She taught at Anna Maria Elementary School, Walker Junior High and finally, her last 20 plus years teaching was at Manatee High School.

She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church, a Steven’s Minister, past president of St Anne’s, past officer of the Manatee County Republican Women’s Club, past officer of the Manatee County Historical Society, and a sustaining member of the Junior League.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at Westminster Towers, Bradenton.

She is survived by her husband since 2008, Robert “Bob” Leonard; children Susan and husband Mark Scheffer, M.D., of Concord, N.H., and Scott and wife Elizabeth of Schertz, Texas; stepchildren John Leonard and wife Debbie of Palmetto, Bob Leonard and wife Mary of Palmetto, Laurie Kline of Anna Maria and Ron Leonard of Bisbee, Ariz.; and grandchildren William Matheson Scheffer, Benjamin Cox Scheffer, and Victoria Margaret Scheffer.

Mary Virginia (Armstrong) Ridgdill

Mary Virginia (Armstrong) Ridgdill, 91, of Bradenton and Anna Maria, died Sept. 3. She was born in Bradenton to the late George David and Margaret (Notestein) Armstrong.

Mrs. Ridgdill attended Bradenton High School and Tennessee Wesleyan College. She was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Homebuilders Class and Women’s Circles. She was one of the organizers of the Original Thirteen, a high school service club for young women now known as Reinaunce.

She was married almost 70 years to the late Paul Ridgdill.

After raising her family, she helped manage the family business, Ridgdill Plumbing, which had been founded by her father. She assumed the management of the business for many years after her husband’s retirement and retired herself in the early 1990s.

Mrs. Ridgdill’s contributions to her community and family were remarkable. Visitation will be held 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Mary Virginia (Armstrong) Ridgdill Sept. 8, at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, 5610 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

A private service is being held at a later time. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 410 15th St. W., Bradenton FL 34205. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Ridgdill is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Sandra and David Livingston, Patty and Dave Hall, Rosemary and Ron Carlson, and Barbara and David Bjorklund; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and caregiver Bernadette Lauck.

No obituaries this week.

Paul Adamec

Paul Adamec, 77, died Aug. 12.

He was a machinist and also worked at Publix Super Market in Holmes Beach.

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were by Covell Funeral Home.

Mr. Adamec is survived by daughters Susan Adamec and Sharon Swanick; three grandchildren; and former wife Roseann Holzheimer.

Nancy J. Grimme

Nancy J. Grimme, 80, Holmes Beach, died Aug. 13. She was born March 15, 1932, in Knoxville, Tenn. She married Richard Grimme Sept. 12, 1953.

Mrs. Grimme was a homemaker, avid golfer and loved working in her yard. She also loved taking care of her two cats, Kelley and Katie. She was a member of the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach.

A memorial Mass was celebrated Aug. 17 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach, followed by a celebration of life at the Key Royale Club. Donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Covell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by husband Dick; sons Tom and wife Cindy of Bradenton and Greg and wife Karen of Kettering, Ohio; and grandchildren Brad, Jackie and Christine.

Frank Charles Zacchero

Frank Charles Zacchero, 80, of Bradenton, died Aug. 19. He was born March 31, 1922, in Clairton, Pa.

He was married May 2, 1953, to Rose Frances Ferraro at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon, Pa. He received a bachelor’s degree in English and a masters in art education at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Zacchero was a member of the nation’s Greatest Generation, having served his country in the U.S. Army  95th Infantry Division in World War II under General Patton. He was a member of the American Legion.

Following the military and a brief career in teaching, Frank served nearly 30 years as a claim settlement agent for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before retiring to Bradenton. The Zaccheros were among the original residents of Country Village condominium in West Bradenton, and were active members of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish.

He was an ardent fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates, and volunteered as Pirate Booster for more than decade.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Ss. Peter & Paul the Apostles Church, 2850 75th St. W., Bradenton. A reception will be held following Mass at the Country Village clubhouse. Memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Church.

Mr. Zacchero is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rose Frances; son Charles Francis; daughter Mary Jo and husband Brian Martin Smith; godfather to Anthony (Rocky) Zacchero and Carol Zacchero Soska; step-grandfather of Brian Martin Smith Jr., Quinn Marie Smith, and Sidnie Lynne Smith; step-great-grandfather of Dominic Brian Smith; nieces and nephews Rocky, Mary Ellen, Linda, Sandy, Sharon, Kathy, Carol, Mark, Debbie, Tony, Lorrie, Diane, Annette, Dennis, Anita, Carol Ann, Jimmy, Linda, John and Alexis; and brother-in-law of John and Terry DaPra, Joan and Francis Shine and Ray Ferraro.