Obituary for Phil Zakoor
Passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 84 surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Dugal) (2007). Cherished father of Terri and husband Jeff Mosher, Phil and wife Cindy (nee Gelinas), Virginia, Patti and husband Gerry Bezaire, Paul and wife Karen (nee Friesen) and Sarah and husband Brad Wilder. Loving Jiddi of Amanda, Philip, Stephanie, Kathleen-Rose, Kelly, Malorie, Emily, Erika, Jaquelyn, Julia, Robbie, and Matthew. Dear son of the late Joseph and Sarah Zakoor. Survived by his brother Bud (the late Eileen) and brother-in-law Moe Veldhuizen (the late Donna). Predeceased by his siblings Ursula, Eddie, Gord, Louise, Mary-Jane “Pinky”, Larry, Nina, Barbara-Ann and their spouses. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Phil retired from Brights Wine Ltd. in 1989. In the same year, he became the first CAE of Ontario Knights of Columbus State Office. Phil was tasked with transforming the records site to a fully functional communications office which included automation of the annual convention, and the first iteration of their online presence.
He was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13335 St. Peter’s Maronite, and Fourth Degree member of the Dean Wagner Assembly. Phil was the former Supreme Director for Canada and also served in many other executive positions for the Knights of Columbus since joining the Order in 1957.
Phil was a passionate volunteer, serving his community on many boards throughout his life and well into retirement.
His greatest joy was family. Bonding with his children and grandchildren during special occasions and simple phone calls always brought him pleasure. His sense of humour and laughter will be greatly missed.
Phil was a long-term loyal but somewhat disappointed fan of the Detroit Lions and Toronto Maple Leafs. He never stopped cheering them on and was determined a miracle would happen in his lifetime, but alas it didn’t. His newfound loyalty to the Toronto Raptors was an unexpected and glorious success. Phil was a dedicated fan of the Detroit Tigers as well.
On Friday, August 21, 2020 reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation from 3-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor, 519-969-5841. You can reserve your time for visitation using the RSVP buttons for each visitation time below.
On Saturday, August 22, 2020 all are welcome to view the LiveStream of the Funeral Mass from home beginning at 11:00 a.m. Please refer to the Families First website. A link to view the Mass will be added here before Saturday.
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Click here to view the funeral mass for Phil Zakoor live from home.
If the link does not work on your system, please copy and paste the following address in your web browser: https://youtu.be/QKjrj4ATQCI
He was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13335 St. Peter’s Maronite, and Fourth Degree member of the Dean Wagner Assembly. Phil was the former Supreme Director for Canada and also served in many other executive positions for the Knights of Columbus since joining the Order in 1957.
Phil was a passionate volunteer, serving his community on many boards throughout his life and well into retirement.
His greatest joy was family. Bonding with his children and grandchildren during special occasions and simple phone calls always brought him pleasure. His sense of humour and laughter will be greatly missed.
Phil was a long-term loyal but somewhat disappointed fan of the Detroit Lions and Toronto Maple Leafs. He never stopped cheering them on and was determined a miracle would happen in his lifetime, but alas it didn’t. His newfound loyalty to the Toronto Raptors was an unexpected and glorious success. Phil was a dedicated fan of the Detroit Tigers as well.
On Friday, August 21, 2020 reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation from 3-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave., South Windsor, 519-969-5841. You can reserve your time for visitation using the RSVP buttons for each visitation time below.
On Saturday, August 22, 2020 all are welcome to view the LiveStream of the Funeral Mass from home beginning at 11:00 a.m. Please refer to the Families First website. A link to view the Mass will be added here before Saturday.
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Click here to view the funeral mass for Phil Zakoor live from home.
If the link does not work on your system, please copy and paste the following address in your web browser: https://youtu.be/QKjrj4ATQCI