Gerald William Zinger
February 22, 1927 ~ February 23, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Gerald William Zinger, 79, of 2702 Timber Trail, Asheville, died Thursday, February 23, 2006.
Mr. Zinger was born in Detroit, MI, and was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Florence Clark Zinger and by a brother, Robert J. Zinger. He served with the US Navy on board the USS Hornet II during WW II and was a former co-owner of a linen supply company and owner of a medical equipment business in Michigan.
He and his wife moved to Asheville in 1987 where he was a member of St. Eugene’s Catholic Church and enjoyed working part-time with the Grove Park Inn during his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Annette Link Zinger; two daughters, Pamela Zinger of Asheville and Suzanne Zinger-Good and her husband Larry Good of Dahlonega, GA; two grandsons, Erik and Luke Zinger-Good; and one brother, Russell J. Zinger.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, MI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801-2644.
Dear Anita, Suzanne, and Pam,
My deepest condolences on Gerry’s passing. My memories from so many years ago remind me that he was a very kind and warm man. Hope that your entire family finds comfort.
Greg
Suzanne,
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers during this time. My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Toni
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Suzanne, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Suzanne, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Suzanne,
Your entire family is in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you.
Valerie
My God be with you and your family in your time of need.
Suzanne,
My prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless and keep you.
Sara
Suzanne,
My heart felt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. GOD Bless.
My thoughts and prayers go with you and your family. Rely on God’s strength to get you through this time of sorrow. May God Bless.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,
Kelley