Alfred J. Zaccaria Obituary (1944

Alfred Joseph Zaccaria, Age 80. Peacefully and quietly passed away on December 14, 2024 in the comfort of his residence. Alfred was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School and LaSalle University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in business. Alfred worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a new employment recruiter where he was instrumental in creating and seeking out job opportunities for people in the community. Secondly, he worked with the IRS until his retirement. Alfred had many diverse interests, including golfing, fishing, swimming, racing homing pigeons, gardening, baseball, and welding as a hobby. He enjoyed undertaking many home remodeling projects. One of his favorite activities was being at the shore with family and friends. He was a lover of pets and always considered them family; they were his joy, Sandy, Karla, Snoopy, and Moe. He was preceded in death by his parents Rosemary (nee: Spano) and Alfred Zaccaria and by his sister Catherine T. Boldurian and his nephew, Francis Boldurian. He was a proud and devout parishioner of St. Martin of Torres Parish and leaves a legacy of love and helping others. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his brother, Mario (Judith) Zaccaria; and by nieces, nephews: Kathryn (late Francis) Boldurian, Amy (Matthew) Black, Timothy (Monica) Boldurian, Anthony (Joanna) Boldurian, Bruce (Kelly) Boldurian. Alfred was especially fond of his great and great-great nieces and nephews, Alexander, Jacob, Nathanial, Sophia, Anthony, John, and Jessica. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on January 17, 2025, from 9:30 am at St. Martin of Torres Church, 5450 E. Roosevelt Blvd. Phila., PA 19124. His Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 am. Inurnment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to the Women's Animal Center, 3839 Richlieu Road Bensalem, PA 19020.