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Hugo Zazzara

(Feb. 16, 1954 - July 21, 2014, Age 60)

From the August 2014 "Today's Knights" council bulletin:

We lost a brother knight last month on July 21, Hugo Zazzara who succumbed to his brief battle with cancer. He was just 60 years old. He was initiated into our council as a First Degree knight in February 2009 and a little over a year later, he was a full-fledged Third Degree knight. Hugo held some officer positions in the council before becoming less active.
Hugo moved to the county in 1981. He attended mass at Holy Cross Church and frequently helped usher.
Hugo tragically lost the home he painstakingly built with his own hands in the Summit Fire of spring 2008.
A Catholic Blessing Prayer Service was held on August 9 at Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens.
The Knight extend their sincerest condolences to Hugo’s family and close friends. He will be missed by Council 971. We pray for Hugo’s eternal repose and also pray for those he leaves behind.


Published Obituary from August 24, 2011 (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Hugo Van Zazzara
Feb. 16, 1954 - July 21, 2014
Resident of Corralitos

A Catholic Blessing Prayer Service will be held this Saturday in Santa Cruz for Hugo Zazzara who passed away at his Corralitos home following a brief battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Mr. Zazzara was born in Glendale, California and attended Sunny Hills High School and later graduated from Long Beach State University. He moved to Santa Cruz County in 1981.

Mr. Zazzara was a talented craftsman, and expert welder, who absolutely loved to spend his time both working and relaxing amongst the redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He had a career in furniture manufacturing which spanned over 40 years, and created beautifully designed pieces that were both functional and stylish.

There will be many fond memories cherished by Hugo's family of the kayaking trips up to Dunsmuir, California with his dear friend Bill Breisacher. Hugo enjoyed his second home in Dunsmuir, especially when it was snowing. He and his son Nathon would often take the train there, just to hike and enjoy their property. Hugo finally found peace through Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior, and it really changed him. A member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 971 in Santa Cruz, he leaves many dear friends and fellow knights whom he enjoyed fellowship with.

Mr. Zazzara leaves his son, Nathon V. Zazzara, and his former spouse and friend, Carol Lehman both of Santa Cruz. He also leaves his brother, Peter Zazzara of Westminster, CA; and his two sisters; Grace Zazzara-Arneal of Los Angeles, and Nanette Evans of San Clemente, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Betty Zazzara, and his brother, John Zazzara.

Friends may pay their respects at a viewing to be held at Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens on Saturday August 9, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The funeral ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Burial will immediately follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (2271 7th Ave.) in Santa Cruz. Any kind acts of charity may be made in Hugo's memory to the American Red Cross - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santacruzsentinel/obituary.aspx?pid=171972042


In lieu of flowers, please write to the Regional Transportation Commission at 1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA  95060 http://sccrtc.org/ to support the immediate widening of Hwy 1. Andy believed strongly that a better connection between Watsonville and Santa Cruz would significantly benefit both the communities he so loved. Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com to light a candle for Andy and share any condolences with his family.

Other articles

Hugo was, unfortunately, the focus of a news story in which his home was lost in the 2008 Summit Fire:

Summit fire consumes a man's dream home
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_9356293



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