Edward George Zanetti

Edward George Zanetti, age 92 of Flemington, NJ, passed away July 3 ,2017 in Sarasota, FL.

Born September 27, 1924, in Flemington NJ, he was the son of the late George and Julia (Miller) Zanetti.

He was preceded in death by his sister Marilyn Zanetti Marion and his brother Gregory Zanetti. His nieces, Kathleen Marion and Vicki Marion and nephews, Thomas Marion and Michael Marion.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Olga (Pat) DeMilto Zanetti, his sons Edward A. Zanetti and Daniel J. Zanetti and his wife Diane and his daughter Melody L. Otto and her husband Jurgen. His grandchildren, Melissa Zanetti, Daniel Zanetti, Tammy Wiszniewski, Dennis Johnson, Dawn & Brian Moschberger, Michael Ronaldo and Austin & Linda Smith. His great grandchildren, Edward J. Zanetti, David & Bryan Wiszniewski, Logan Johnson, Zachary, Lauren & Leah Moschberger, Maisie & Natalie Ronaldo and Austin J. Smith.

Edward spent a lifetime of showing kindness and consideration to everyone. He was always a loving, kind, compassionate and generous husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Edward served proudly in the United States Army 361st infantry during WWII. He was awarded the Bronze Star. In 1941 Edward and his father started “George Zanetti & Son Plumbing & Heating”. They proudly served the Flemington area until 1992. Upon retirement Ed and Pat spent much of their time in Sarasota Florida better known to them as “Paradise”. However, in his heart his home was always Hunterdon County.

He was an active member of the “Rotary Club of Hunterdon County” and celebrated 42 years of perfect attendance. He was also a lifetime member of the Flemington Veterans of Foreign Wars, of which he was a founding member.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 8, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Holcombe- Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Interment will be in St. Magdalen Mausoleum, Flemington, NJ. Calling hours will be Friday, July 7 ,2017 from 6 to 8 pm in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please make contribution to: Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238.