Geraldo (Gerry) P. Zangari
April 3, 1934 – June 3, 2017
Gerry passed away after a brief illness, at Health Sciences North, Sudbury, Ontario.
Beloved husband of almost 41 years of Heather Bartram Zangari, beloved father of Kathryn (Joshin George) and beloved grandfather of Nathaniel and Cecilia.
Gerry was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Anna (Alloi) Zangari, and brothers Benny and Robert (Noella). He is survived by his sister, Shirlee Crack (Bob Beer) and several nieces and nephews.
Gerry was born in Espanola, ON and educated at Nairn Public School, Scollard Hall in North Bay, Espanola High and Ryerson.
Gerry helped out at his parents’ hotel, The King George, in Nairn Centre. He was the Township Clerk of Nairn. He also worked at INCO.
He was employed as a Public Health Inspector for the Sudbury and District Health Unit from 1967 until he retired in 1996.
Gerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping for years and participated in a memorable goose hunt in James Bay in his younger years. He played fastball for many years with the Espanola District Mens Fastball League, playing for Nairn Centre. Gerry was also an avid curler playing for many mixed teams and with the Pensioners League playing in Coniston, Falconbridge and Sudbury.
He enjoyed many years of Florida vacations with his family and in later years, ocean cruises.
Gerry was a proud member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. He served on the Board of Directors for the Sudbury Civic Employees Credit Union and the Nickel District Conservation Authority. Gerry was a Life Member of the Societa Caruso, a member of the Minnow Lake Lions, and a member of the Espanola Elks and Lively Elks. He was part of the Parkinsons Support Group.


Memorial Service in the
R. J. Barnard Chapel
Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home
233 Larch Street, Sudbury
Monday, June 12th, 2017 at 11:30am.
(Friends may call after 10:30am Monday).
Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium.
Donations to the Northern Cancer Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.