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Victor Zaro Obituary

Zaro, Victor F. age 87, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, dear brother of Sam (Kathleen) Catanzaro and the late Rose Catanzaro, cherished uncle of 10, great uncle of 35, dear friend of Rita Perona. Vic will be remembered for his many years in the restaurant business and for the many hours of entertainment he provided over the years especially at the former Summers Set and Vic and Kens Summers West. Family and friends will gather Friday, February 11, 2011 at St. Alexander Catholic Church, 7125 W. 126th Street (1 blk E. of Harlem) Palos Heights where a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice are appreciated. Arrangements by Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 708-448-6000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 9, 2011.

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Tracy Nickless Schorle

February 12, 2011

I have many fond memories of Vic, I have known him since I was a baby. He and his wife Dorothy were great friends of my grandparents, Tom and Carole Braun. As I grew older, like many others, I spent my time as a bus person, then waitress then hostess at the Summer West under Vic's guided eye.

Vic was a kind and gentle man, and shared his lovely voice at the funeral of my grandparents - a memory that is still in my heart. Cheers to you Vic, the Ave Maria will always be my favorite. God Bless you, may you rest in peace

February 11, 2011

Vic was a wonderful man. We developed a friendship with him in Hagar Shore. Lot of class, laughter and kindness, along with a little teasing now and then.

Archie Buccino & Queenie(Theresa Flynn)

Kris Brooks

February 11, 2011

My uncle was a kind and quiet spoken man. I had the opportunity to sing with him several times growing up and enjoyed each time immensely. I will miss him.

nikkiN nicoletti

February 10, 2011

i am so sorry about vics passing. he played piano at our home in chucago in the middle 50s whenmi was 16 and 17 years old. being a piano player we saw the places summerset and summerwest back then he and dorothy were our friends my dad knew vic from the casino cafe of tomorrow at 75th and halsted street where my dad had the band for eight years until they had a fire in 1960. my dad is deceased 13 years and we have lived in california since 1979. my dads name was nick craig and i am his daughter contact me if you want

Daniel Greco

February 10, 2011

I know Vic meant a lot to my father and he was a great friend to me too. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of his family and friends.

Daniel Greco

February 10, 2011

I know how much Vic meant to my father and he was a great friend to me too. He will missed. My deepsest sympathy goes out to all of his family and friends.

Joe Greco

February 10, 2011

Rita,
I'm so sorry about Vic's passing. He was a great man and will be missed. I'm so glad that my father had him as one of his best friends. I know that the two of them are having drinks together.

February 10, 2011

Rita,
Deepest sympathy of Vic. He was a wonderful friend & entertainer. Joe & I had many wonderful memories at Summer West.

MaryAnn Marnell

Michel Hoke

February 9, 2011

Vic was a good friend of mine since 1967 and once I started going to Acapulco I would also see him there.

His many friends in Acapulco intend on meeting at Alfonso's on Saturday to have a few drinks and salute his life.

He was a taleted man and also a good friend of my mother-in-law, Lorraine Hickey.

He will be missed.

February 9, 2011

Vic was the sweetest man I knew! Always shared his raft with me when I was little. He always had a smile and open arms when we would meet! Vic, we wil miss you! Love always, Nancy Fassnacht

February 9, 2011

VIC-

I'M SO GLAD WE MET/ERN AND I HAD NICE TIMES WITH YOU AND AUNT RITA.

NORMA AND ERNIE

February 9, 2011

I have many fond memories of Vic as a friend and partner to my Dad (Razz Weinstock). My sister and I were very young girls when Dad hired Vic to play the piano for him. That was at least 50 years ago. Eve Brockwell Weinstock and Vic shared their Feb birthdays every year. Of course Vic preferred Acapuco in Feb. He and Dorothy were great people.
He will be missed.

RAZZ and JUDY'S Daughters
Eunice Weinstock Scott (Mrs Roger Scott)Pat Weinstock Shannon (Mrs Rick Shannon)

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