Obituary for Joseph "Bud" Zakoor
Peacefully at home on May 20, 2021 with his loving family by his side in his 94th year. Reunited with his beloved wife and best friend Eileen of 64 wonderful years. Cherished father of Greg, Jeff and wife Linda (nee Nairn), Jo-Ellen and husband Brian Ellis. Adored grandpa of Lauren (Scott Sprung), Jennifer (Chris Petit), Lesley-Ann (Gus Mumby), Greg (Luisiana De La Garza), Alli, Matt (Sara Marino), Sarah and Chris. Proud great-grandfather of Charlotte, Leonardo and expected Baby Sprung. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Sarah Zakoor and siblings Ursula (George), Eddie (Gwen), Gord (Winnie), Louise, Mary Jane “Pinky” (Phil), Larry (Kay), Phil (Dolores). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Well known for Bud Zakoor’s Produce, a company he started in the 1960s, and successfully ran until his retirement in 1988. He was a proud volunteer with the Kiwanis and a life time member of the Knights of Columbus. Bud enjoyed many happy years of retirement. He loved travelling (particularly cruises), golfing, playing cards (especially Bridge), but above all else, Bud enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bud was a very generous, supportive and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and he will be greatly missed.
Special thanks to St. Elizabeth and Hospice of Windsor for the excellent care provided to Bud over these past few months.
If you so desire, donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor.
On Wednesday May 26, 2021 reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor, 519-969-5841. You can reserve your time for visitation at FamiliesFirst.ca (RSVP) or by calling directly. On Thursday, May 27, 2021 all are welcome to view the livestream of the Catholic funeral service from home beginning at 11:00 a.m. which you may join by visiting Bud’s online profile on the Families First website. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery
PLEASE NOTE (Thursday 11:45am) We have experienced technical difficulties, a full recording of the service will be available after 2pm today (Thursday May 27, 2021) Please call Families First and we will send a private link to your email to avoid copy right infringement.
Well known for Bud Zakoor’s Produce, a company he started in the 1960s, and successfully ran until his retirement in 1988. He was a proud volunteer with the Kiwanis and a life time member of the Knights of Columbus. Bud enjoyed many happy years of retirement. He loved travelling (particularly cruises), golfing, playing cards (especially Bridge), but above all else, Bud enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bud was a very generous, supportive and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and he will be greatly missed.
Special thanks to St. Elizabeth and Hospice of Windsor for the excellent care provided to Bud over these past few months.
If you so desire, donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor.
On Wednesday May 26, 2021 reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor, 519-969-5841. You can reserve your time for visitation at FamiliesFirst.ca (RSVP) or by calling directly. On Thursday, May 27, 2021 all are welcome to view the livestream of the Catholic funeral service from home beginning at 11:00 a.m. which you may join by visiting Bud’s online profile on the Families First website. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery
PLEASE NOTE (Thursday 11:45am) We have experienced technical difficulties, a full recording of the service will be available after 2pm today (Thursday May 27, 2021) Please call Families First and we will send a private link to your email to avoid copy right infringement.