John Anthony Zigmond

John Anthony Zigmond, age 86, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.

John was born in Chicago, IL on June 14, 1934 . On October 1, 1955 , he married the love of his life, Marlene, at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. After 42 years of service, John retired from Navistar/International Harvester. John made time for countless family vacations, backyard tag football, daddy/daughter dances and Indian Guide adventures – he was an amazing father. He taught his children strong work ethics and good Christian values. John was always there to support his grandchildren by attending their sporting, music, theater and school events. He made everyone smile with his silly antics and shared his love and father-like qualities with others that were not his own children.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marlene Zigmond (nee Absher); his loving children, Liz (Dave) Lopina, Pat (Joe) Pietro, Debbie (Gene) Butt, Mike (Sheri) Zigmond, Sandy Zigmond, and Michelle Kolb; grandchildren, Kevin (Bianca) Pietro, Kyle (Shaina) Pietro, Nicole Pietro, Matt Zigmond, Sam Zigmond; great-grandchildren, Angelina Pietro and Owen Pietro; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Zigmond; his sister and brother; and grandson, Jacob.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 135 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich, IL. Burial to follow at Randhill Cemetery in Arlington Heights, IL

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to JourneyCare Inc. 405 N Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010 or St . Francis de Sales Catholic Church 135 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047