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Edward Zacharias Obituary

ZACHARIAS, Edward A., 81, son of Edward Max and Agnes Knightly Zacharias, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. He was born July 28, 1927 in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Burke Zacharias; his sisters, Mary Zacharias, Ann Zacharias and Betty Boyle; and his brother, Bill Zacharias. He is survived by his sons, Edward D. Zacharias of Mechanicsville, William B. Zacharias and his wife, Marie, of Richmond, and John F. Zacharias and his wife, Lara, of Glen Allen; daughter, Mary Ellen Yates and her husband, Scott, of Mechanicsville; his sisters, Ellen Vick, Nonie Kusterer, Jean Vest and Jo Monticelli; 11 grandchildren, Ben, Sara, Daniel, Tony, Michael, Alison, Zachary, Winston, Graham, George and Sally. After graduating from John Marshall High School, Ed joined the U.S. Army in 1947 and was stationed in California. After an honorable discharge, he attended the University of Richmond, where he played football and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. During this time, Ed met the love of his life, Mary Burke Donald. After a long courtship which included many nights star gazing on the top of Mary's home on Davis Avenue, they were married in July 1955. After working several years for Sinclair Oil Company, Ed and his brother, Bill, who was working for General Tire Company, started Capitol Oil Company in 1963. Eventually Ed and Bill ventured into real estate, building and purchasing apartments in the Richmond area. All of this was done with the support and patience of their wives, Mary and Bookie. Capitol Oil Company and Zacharias Brothers Real Estate, now being run by their children, are still going strong today. Ed's enjoyments included working out and playing handball at the downtown YMCA, fishing in the Chesapeake and spending time with his Mary at their ancestral home "Riverlawn" in Mathews County. Family will receive friends Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Ave., Richmond Va. 23227. After interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, a celebration of Ed's life and passing will be held at his home in Hanover County. We ask that participants wear something red in honor of Ed's favorite color and his passing into a new life during this season of Christ's birth. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the YMCA Bright Beginnings Program, Junior League of Richmond, 205 W. Franklin St., Richmond Va. 23220.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2008.

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June 15, 2009

big ed lets go to the cell you me tignor jackson michael till we fish again

Claudia Sledge

December 16, 2008

I am sorry to hear about your loss. With deep sympathy.

Beth Monticelli

December 15, 2008

Dearest Uncle Ed,

You are such a character. I spoke to my mother and my sister (Mary Kay) about you last night and we are sure you are with your Mary right now. We will miss you jokes and story telling, but will always have our memories of you; taking us all out on your boats, fishing, telling stories, laughing, slapping your knee....smiling. Your family and friends will miss you terribly. I heard that Mt. Calvary Cemetery "experienced" a real good Zacharias celebration on Saturday afternoon and that your family and children had a wonderful service and reception afterwards. I bet you could hear them all the way up in heaven! Don't worry, they didn't wreck the Capitol Oil truck. And I thought you'd like to know that my nephews enjoyed not having to stop at all the red lights on the way to the Cemetery. Thanks for all the good times.

Warmest Regards,
Beth Monticelli

Sarah Baltz

December 15, 2008

To Maryellen, Donnie, Billy and John,
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I know what your father meant to all of you.
I have great memories of your Dad, Mom and all of you during our many many years of friendship and feel honored to have been a part of it.
May your father rest in peace with your mom now.

Chris Vick

December 13, 2008

Uncle Ed,
We will miss you dearly. God broke the mold when he made you, as you were certainly one of a kind. You were always surrounded by both friends and family that love you. Thanks for taking such good care of mom.
Chris, Barbara, Stuart and Zach Vick (Fort Myers, FL)

Danny Jackson

December 12, 2008

The Jackson Family sends our love, condolences, and peace to the entire Zack Family.
Keep on trucking Mr. Ed!!
Love,
Danny, Andrew, Leslie, Dan, Suzzie, and Sharon.

Larry and Susan Phillips

December 12, 2008

Mr. Ed was awonderful man and a great story teller. I know that his wit and wisdom will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family as you celebrate Ed's life. Peace.

Martha Kelley

December 12, 2008

Remembering the laughter, jokes, hugs, etc. from Mr. Zack through the years. He will be missed, but I'm sure everyone is dancing in heaven!

Matthew Worland

December 12, 2008

my uncle ed is probably the most hilarious person I have ever met. I will miss his awesome and charismatic stories and attitude. Uncle Ed you get to turn another world upside down. Rest in peace.

Matthew Worland

December 12, 2008

words cannot describe my uncle ed. Only that he was probably the most hilarious person I have ever met. I will miss his awesome stories and his great charisma throughout his life. RIP uncle ed.

D.M. Monticelli

December 12, 2008

With sympathy.

-I would imagine that Ed is spending some time on the bay.

Donald Kersey

December 11, 2008

I remember Ed as a friend and an oil supplier. He was always quick with a joke. I know he is with his maker and smiling down on his family with love. My prayers to all.

WILLIE WELSH

December 11, 2008

I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MR. ED ZACHARIAS. THESE BEGAN WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND CONTINUED THROUGH TO THE PRESENT. HE MADE ME LAUGH AS HARD AS I EVER HAVE AND I'M SURE I WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO WHENEVER I THINK ABOUT THE "HONG KONG TAILOR" OR "JOE NAMATHS KNEE CAP" , HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON, A MAN OF GREAT CHARACTER. MY SINCERE CONDOLANCES GO OUT TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY.

Dave Worland

December 11, 2008

What a piece of work. With Ed and Bill up there Heaven will never be the same.

Jim De Ment

December 11, 2008

I saw Ed nearly every day at the Downtown YMCA for many years. I was struck by his positive attitude, kind nature, and gratitude for Family and Country. He will never be truly gone from my standpoint, because I will always retain pleasant memories of him. My best to the Family in this difficult time.

Teresa DiServio

December 11, 2008

To Mary Ellen and all the Zacharias family and related folks,
I am so sorry for your loss, but oh so happy for Mr. Ed to be back with his Mary! The two of them were such a lovely couple that I know the angels are singing now at their reunion.
I send you all my sympathy and prayers as you adjust to this loss. And may you be comforted as you recall the greatness and simple happiness of his life and all that was important to him. It was a blessing to know him and he will be missed.

Mount Calvary Cemetery

December 11, 2008

To the family of Edward A. Zacharias,

We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Edward. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.

Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271

Sue and Chip Blackburn and Family

December 11, 2008

Your father was a kind and generous man who loved his family and lived life to the fullest. We feel privleged to have know him and honored that he allowed us to call him "Uncle Eddie". Please except our deepest sympathy.

Meg

December 11, 2008

Uncle Eddie will be remembered forever for his wonderful sense of humor as well as his love for his family. Deepest sympathies to the Zacharias crew.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

December 11, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

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