Vincent 'Vinnie' Paul Zuarri Obituary (1926

VINCENT ''Vinnie'' PAUL ZUARRI Vincent Paul Zuarri, at the age of 77, died in the Harrison Hospital, Bremerton, Washington, after a long illness, on May 3, 2003, surrounded by his family. Vincent currently resided in Hansville, Washington. He was born in Seattle, Washington on April 29, 1926 to Mario and Elvera (Petrussi) Zuarri. He remained in the Seattle, Washington area, attending Franklin High School until he entered the United States Coast Guard in October 16, 1942, and serving until April 5, 1946, as Fireman 3c. He received many awards and medals during his tour of duty in the South Pacific Theatre. The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with one star, and the World War II Victory Ribbon. After his tour of duty with the Coast Guard, he came to the Pacific Northwest again and started a long career in business accomplishments: He was a Seattle Transit Driver for many years. He worked at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a Machinist; he was also a dairy and cattle farmer. He was the owner of the Historic Puget Hotel in Port Gamble, Washington. and the A to Z Print Shop in Poulsbo, Washington. He was the developer and owner of the Poulsbo Golf Course, Poulsbo, Washington. He also was a renowned commercial fisherman in both Washington and Alaska. He retired in 1980 and settled in Hansville, Washington, where he enjoyed retirement. He was a man that liked to be active and help in community activities. He loved sports, especially playing baseball. He played in the Senior Baseball in Seattle, Renton and Arizona, and played in the Senior World Series, traveling the United States in tournaments. He coached youth baseball for many years as his sons were growing up. He was raised in the Catholic Faith and was active in the St. Olaf's Catholic Church in Poulsbo, Washington for many years. On December 26, 1946, in Seattle, Washington, he married his love, Arleen Frances Ohnstad, and they began a reunion that lasted over 56 years. Surviving his is his wife, Arleen Zuarri, of the home in Hansville, Washington. His three sons; Mario Zuarri, of Los Angeles, California, Michael Zuarri, and his wife Michelle, of Kingston, Washington, and Marty Zuarri, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. His daughter, Marsha Clift, and her husband Thomas, of Spokane, Washington. His sister; Yolanda Kile, and her husband Jim, of Hansville, Washington. His loving and caring grandchildren; Melissa and her fianc'e, Stephen; Bryn, and husband Tony; and also Sara, Marcus, Angela and Jon Vincent. His latest great grandchildren; Jordyn and Jastin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Zuarri. A Graveside Service will be held with Military Honors at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Washington, Monday, May 12, 2003 at 1:00PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 11:00 AM, at St. Olaf's Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart Street, Poulsbo, Washington. Remembrances may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 2315 Burwell, Bremerton, Washington, 98312. Arrangements are by The Stone Chapel, Poulsbo, Washington