J. Paul Zanowski, 83

May 26, 2018

Joseph Paul Zanowski, age 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 26, 2018.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of Joseph and Ann Zanowski, the husband of Joann Connell Zanowski, and the brother of Raymond Zanowski, all of whom predeceased him. He is survived by his brother Charles and sister Carolyn. He was the father of five children, Lynn Smith (Michael); Susann Gilland (Robert); Meghan Campbell (John); Peter, and Paul (Cathy). He took special delight in his thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved friend and longtime companion, Mrs. Gene Marie Schacht, with whom he shared a love of family, Church and music. Gene, Susann, Lynn and Meghan were devoted caregivers during his illness.

He enjoyed an illustrious career in sales and marketing, beginning with the Gillette Company, where he rose to the rank of National Sales Manager. He served as the first Director of Sales and Marketing for the Bose Corporation; VP Sales and Marketing for Norlin Music and, locally, he was the President and CEO of Hamilton Watch. Later, he served as President and CEO of Hamilton’s parent company, Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horologique-USA (SSIH), where he led the US sales and marketing of Omega, SWATCH and Tissot watch brands, and he was President of Gruen Watch Company. He was Vice-President of the American Watch Association.

Paul was active in the community, serving on the board of St. Joseph’s Hospital, and he served on the Finance Committee of St. Mary’s Church. He was a member of Meadia Heights CC and Elks Lodge #134.

His greatest joys were found in his family, his Catholic faith, golf, and his love of music.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his life at a funeral Mass, Wednesday, May 30, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St. Lancaster, 17603. Visitation with the family will take place at the church, at 9:00 am, followed by a 10:00 am Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Mary’s Building Fund, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster 17603.