Obituaries
Ronald E. ” Ronnie” Zangari Sr., 88
March 25, 2022
Ronald E. “Ronnie” Zangari, Sr., 88 of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Dominic and Mary (Cassido) Zangari. He shared over 59 years of marriage with his beloved wife Marlene Zangari before her passing in 2017.
Ron, an Army veteran, took pride in his Korean war service. A talented pitcher, he was recruited to the Philadelphia A’s and is honored on the Lancaster County Baseball Hall of Fame (1937-1961) plaque at Clipper Stadium. He is best known for Zangari’s Pizza on Lemon St and many other locations. Ron retired from the Pennsylvania unemployment office. Ronnie was devoted to his family, coached his kids in sports, was an amazing cook, and had many, many friends.
Ronnie is survived by his 6 children: Gina Becton (Neal), Maria Edwards (Dave), Ronda Kivior (Edward), Vincent Zangari, Lora Zangari, and Ronald Zangari, Jr. (Tracy Schuck); siblings: Marie Zangari, Gerald Zangari, and Louis Zangari (Jackie); sisters-in-law Eileen Zangari and Gloria Brian, and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 11 siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 30 at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St, Lancaster. Interment will follow at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation in Ronald’s name to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
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Condolences to the Family
April 05, 2022
I was so sorry to see that this dear, sweet man had passed. I met him at Evergreen while visiting my mom Marilyn. I remember the day when I asked him what he did during the Korean War and he told me he “ducked” a lot. He was also very excited to talk about his big family. What a joy! Please accept my condolences. May the Lord bless you all with peace.
April 05, 2022
Lora and family, please accept my condolences at the loss of your father. I have many wonderful memories of your family growing up. Our fathers always had their time in the Army in common and Sunday nights were always the pizza runs to Lemon Street -still the best ever. Prayers for your family. Susan Ballas
March 30, 2022
My condolences, the loss of a great man. Dr Gerstein, now retired and living in Israe
March 29, 2022
To the Zangari Family. Sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
March 28, 2022
GODSPEED wonderful man. Neal was blessed and honored to join your family as your son in law for 30 years. I respected and loved you very much. You will be missed. Memories of you will be spoken for a very long time. BASEBALL Mr. Zangari !
March 28, 2022
To the Zangari family, my deepest heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved father. You were blessed with wonderful parents whom I am proud to call my friends. I can just imagine them in heaven dancing together. God bless you all always.
March 28, 2022
So Sorry for your loss. What a really great man.
My husband Woody and I loved going to Zangaries Pizza often. The Pizza was the best and no one could compete with their service. All the guys were polite and quick to give us our orders. Thanks for the wonderful food and service over many years. We miss you and pray for your soul in heaven now with all the Angels welcoming you. God Bless you, and God Bless your wonderful family and their plight in losing you.
Sandy & Woody Gingrich
Lancaster
March 28, 2022
ZANGARI FAMILY; WE OFFER OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES IN THE LOSS OF RON. WE BOTH NEW HIM AND IN ADDITON HE WORKED IN MY REAL ESTATE OFFICE FOR A TIME AND WAS A GREAT ASSET. WE WILL BOTH MISS HIM AND YOU HAVE OUR SYMPATHIES, BARB AND LARRY FAGAN
March 28, 2022
Best pizza ever, RIP Coach Z. I was just talking the other day about the good old days in Lancaster and mentioned Zangari Pizza. You had a good life and a great family… Joey DeMora Conestoga, Pa
