John Stephen Zanussi
March 29, 1947 - May 24, 2020
Concord, CA
John Stephen Zanussi was born on March 29, 1947 to parents Edward John Zanussi and Iole Quilici Zanussi. He died on May 24, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
He was a graduate of Salesian High School in Richmond, California, and California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a mechanical engineer being particularly proud of the restoration work that he oversaw in Avila Beach, California. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, and being with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Barbara King Zanussi, his sister, Barbara Zanussi Madden, two nephews, Bradley Burton, and Mark Burton. He is survived by his children, Gina Zanussi and Stefan Zanussi, his sister, Patricia Zanussi Burton, nieces Pamela Madden and Deborah Burton Kohler, and several cousins.
A private burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Richmond on June 6th with a memorial service to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Jacob Wetterling Foundation at www.jwrc.org would be very much appreciated.
To My Dearest John,
We enjoyed so many memories in life together. I love you so much and I miss you every day. I will see you once again in Heaven. Your Sister Patty.
Uncle John,
You weren't that much older than me. But I remember making a Go-Cart at Nona's house to ride down the hill. It was fun, until I got my finger stuck in the Brake. The fun times when you came with us Skiing at Heavenly, or Boating. You have always been about Family. We will forever miss you. Deborah
Our Minnesota memories of John will never be forgotten. Always eager to participate in seasonal activities, whether boating in the summer, campfires in the fall, even tried ice fishing in the winter on a lake near our house in Victoria. He will be missed. Peg & Glenn Overturf
John,
We will never forget the time we spent with you and Barbara when you stopped in Naples,Italy to visit with us on your way home from your honeymoon. We had many adventures, like when we hosted the exchange students from Italy that summer. All good times. You are truly missed buddy. Rest in peace dear friend.