Verlan Joseph Zapotocky's Obituary
Left this earth to walk with the Lord on January 26, 2008. Zip Zapotocky was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and elder of the Valley View Christian Church. Born April 18, 1933, to Joseph and Josephine Zapotocky in Belleville, Illinois. Zip is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gloria Zapotocky; sons Mark Zapotocky and wife Polly, Bruce Zapotocky and wife Jane; daughter Beth Frink, grandchildren, Nathan Zapotocky, Erin Zapotocky, Adam Zapotocky, Josh Frink, Robin Zapotocky, Alicia Frink, brother Don Zapotocky and wife Marge, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Valley View Christian Church for the Zip Zapotocky Memorial Mission Fund.
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