June 12 2019
Jacqueline S. Zonies, 82, of Naples, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in the Reading Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family. Jackie and her best friend and husband, Dr. David C. Zonies, recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Marino and Mildred (Inferrera) Sasdelli. At a high school dance in 1953, Dave asked Jackie to dance. What followed was a life filled with love, happiness, and, most important to Jackie, family. While David attended medical school, Jackie worked as a medical technician. When he was drafted and sent to Vietnam, Jackie managed the home front with all five of their children. On Dave’s return from Vietnam, he and Jackie moved to the Reading area. Here, she raised their children, was involved in the community, especially the Reading Hospital Garden Party, played tennis, and forged lifelong friendships that she treasured to the end. Jackie loved spending time with her family and traveling. She braved a four-week trip across the country in a motorhome with their five children (six, including Dave!), scuba-diving and underwater photography in the Caymans, skiing in Colorado, and whitewater rafting trips in Wyoming. She was also a pilot, completing a 300 mile cross-country solo flight. By far her favorite times were the holidays when she was surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family. Her house was alive with laughter, delicious pasta, and love. Pool parties were her specialty. In addition to her husband, Jackie is survived by five children, Debi Zonies, New York, New York; David Zonies (Cathy), Plymouth Meeting; Kim Zonies, New York, New York; Lisa Zonies Williams (Michael), Bernville; and Joe Zonies (Shanna), Denver, Colorado; and by ten grandchildren, David and Maria Zonies; Katharine, Alison, Rachel, and Michael Williams; Tyler, Jake, Mitch, and Mia Zonies. Also surviving is her sister, Gayle Scarpa (Vito), and nephews Brett and Craig, Vineland, New Jersey. A private service was held for her family. Gifts in Jackie’s memory may be made to Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com. Read Less
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jacqueline S Zonies June 12 2019.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc.
Death notice for the town of: West Reading, state: Pennsylvania