HAVERHILL – Michael R. Zangari, 76, of Haverhill passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22 at his home in Haverhill.
Michael was born in Haverhill on December 13, 1946, to Herbert R. and Lena B. (St. Laurent) Zangari. Michael was a member of Tilton Grammar School Drum and Bugle Corps, graduate of Haverhill High School,and a drummer with the Sons of Italy Marching Band in Haverhill. He studied at Fazio’s Cosmetology School and then went on to own and operate Hairstyles by Michael for many years. He also worked at Western Electric as a layout operator, retiring after 25 years. Michael enjoyed a competitive game of 45s, horse racing, bowling, watching football and other sports, coaching soccer while his kids were growing, Italian cooking, and traveling to Las Vegas, California, and Disney in Florida. Michael will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Michael is survived by his wife Paula (Kutsunakis) Zangari, of Haverhill, his sons Robert Francis Zangari, of Haverhill, Eric Michael Zangari and his partner Yoshie Ozone, of Sherman Oaks, CA, and Michael Francis Zangari and his wife Nicole, of Bradford. He also leaves behind his sisters Elizabeth Burns, of Haverhill, Delores Pacione, of Plaistow, NH, Lorraine Bilodeau,of Haverhill, Patricia O’Connell, of Haverhill, Carole Zangari, of Haverhill, and Cynthia Zangari, of Haverhill; his grandchildren Katelyn Zangari and Alana Forrester, and her husband Will; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Michael is predeceased by his brothers Herbert Zangari, Richard Zangari, and Ronald Zangari, and sisters Kathleen Noyes, Mary Anne Gucciardi, Pamela Zangari, and Constance David.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 29 from 10AM until 12PM, followed by a funeral home chapel service at 12PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. A burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery, 41 John Ward Ave, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com for more information.
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Carole Zangari says
September 25, 2023 at 7:14 pmYou were the best brother and friend. Rest in Peace. I love and miss you.
Laureen lavallee says
September 26, 2023 at 12:22 amTo the Zangari Family, with Deepest Sympathy I worked with Mike at Lucent technology and He was a great friend of my Fathers (Nelson Lavallee ) we are so sorry for your loss my the Memories and Friendships help you through this he truly was a great Man..🙏🏻☮️Laurie lavallee
Bobby and Karen David says
September 26, 2023 at 1:53 pmAuntie Paula and family. Bobby and Karen David send our heartfelt condolences for the loss of our precious Uncle Mike. He will sadly be missed by so many he touched in his lifetime. We know he has no more days of pain and suffering. Uncle Mike will rest in heaven and play 45 with all his family and friends that went before him.
Steve says
September 28, 2023 at 12:37 pmMy deepest condolences to Paula and Family. Back around 1975 we lived in the same apartment building on Greenleaf Terrace with Michael and Paula and will always remember the laughs and good times we enjoyed with them! RIP Michael!
Anonymous says
September 28, 2023 at 7:55 pmTo Paula and the Zangari family we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Rocky and Carlene Filomeno
Milton Taylor says
October 20, 2023 at 1:00 amMy sincerest condolences to the family, Mike was a good guy! May he RIP.