Athol – John Lawrence Zanga, 65, of Athol, husband of Eileen Zanga, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 peacefully surrounded by family at Umass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.
He was born in Athol on January 5, 1953, the son of Amedeo and Albertine (Plantin) Zanga.
John grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1972.
He enjoyed softball, golfing, hunting, and fishing. He loved spending time with friends and family, and most of all, his grandchildren.
He leaves his loving wife, Eileen (Holston) Zanga, son; Jason Zanga and wife Kcee, daughter; Farrah Zanga, brother; Lawrence Zanga and his wife Alice, sisters; Sandra (Zanga) Bindoo and husband Carlisle, Mary (Zanga) Raymond and husband Bruce, grandchildren; Lyndsey and Landon Guilmette and Carter Hopkins, as well as several nieces and nephews.
There are no services and burial will be kept private.
In lieu of flowers, you may make memorial donations in John’s memory to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Assoc. Inc. P.O. Box 55071 #15530 Boston, MA 02205-5071 or visit ecaware.org to make an online donation.
To leave an on-line condolence please visit www. Mackfamilyfh.com
Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home 110 New Athol Rd. Orange is assisting the family with arrangements.