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Albert L. Zona
12/30/1927 - 08/02/2024
Obituary For Albert L. Zona
ZONA, ALBERT L., 96, of Absecon, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on August 2, 2024, with his family at his side. Al was married to his wife of 60 years, Gloria (McKenna) Zona, until her passing in 2011. He built his life, his family and his business in Absecon and was most known for Al Zona's Texaco on the corner of New Road and Route 30 in Absecon where his customers became his friends. After he retired, he could be found most days at Zona Real Estate in Absecon started by his late wife and continued by his daughter, Jeannine. He was always ready with a smile and friendly conversation to all he met.
He loved the community he helped create. Al was a very proud lifetime member of the Absecon Fire Dept and volunteered with the Lions and Kiwanis Clubs of Absecon. He was a member of the American Legion. Al's proudest accomplishment was his family and friends and the time spent with them. He loved being outdoors, mowing his lawn and tending his gardens. From the Greatest Generation, he served in the United States Army in occupied Japan in 1946 and 1947. He was born and raised in the days of the Depression to Millie (Cocozza) and Joseph Zona. He was predeceased by his wife Gloria; sisters, Marie Giordano and Leanore DiFelice; brother, Joseph Zona; and son-in-law, William Steiner. Al is survived by daughters, Kathleen (Steve) Silvern, Stephanie (Drew) Scola, Jeannine (Leon III) Wescoat and Gloria Steiner; Grandchildren, Christopher (Paige) Silvern, Courtney (Stephen) Cittadini, Lauren (Matt) Nelson, Leon (Karen) Wescoat IV, Abby (Sean) Curran, Rachael (Richard) DiCioccio, Daniel (Alicia) Wescoat, McKenna (Ian) Steiner and Madalyn Steiner; his brother, Henry (Gail) Zona; brother-in-law, Ralph Ross; 15 Great-Grand-Children; and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Solomon Sesay, Self Salifu, Holly Bennett, and Angelic Hospice who helped his family care for him.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 8:45AM to 10:45AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 592 New Jersey Ave., Absecon, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:00AM. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Absecon Fire Department or a charity of your choice.
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08:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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11:00 AM
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12:30 AM
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