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Denis Zunon

April 7, 2023 By Hans Funeral Home 4 Condolences

Denis

GUILDERLAND – Denis Zunon, 81, of Guilderland, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 after a long illness.  Denis was born in Niouboua, Côte d’Ivoire, Africa.  He came to the United States in 1972 to study at the State University of New York at Albany, earning his doctorate in 1978.  He returned to Côte d’Ivoire after graduation, where he was a professor at the National University of Côte d’Ivoire at Abidjan, teaching Management courses in the School of Economics. Subsequently, he was recruited by the African Development Bank, based in Abidjan. This position sent him to numerous countries across the African continent, where he monitored projects that were financed by the Bank. Upon retirement from the Bank, he returned to the US in 2001, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2010. During the early 2000s he also worked as a consultant for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, commuting between Albany, NY and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He was a great fan of soccer, and at one time played semi-professional soccer in Côte d’Ivoire and later as a graduate student at SUNY he played with the “Internationals” Soccer Team.  He also practiced judo.

Denis is survived by his beloved wife and companion of 50 years, Ellen Wetterau Zunon; his daughter Elizabeth Zunon O’Brien (Kevin) of Albany; his son Denis André Zunon of Alpharetta, GA; his sister Georgette Zunon of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; his grandson Marcus André O’Brien; and by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews in France and Côte d’Ivoire.  He was predeceased by his sister Sagouie Zunon and his brother Paul Zunon.

Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.  Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.  To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Mary Shorr

    April 7, 2023 at 5:23 pm

    Cousin Ellen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

  2. Joanne Fisher

    April 9, 2023 at 5:26 am

    Ellen, I was so sorry to hear about Denis. May the support of family and friends carry you through the difficult time.

  3. Sharon D Siegel

    April 10, 2023 at 8:12 am

    Ellen, please accept my deepest condolences. I remember meeting your husband at a past reunion. But I recognize your surname from meeting your talented and successful daughter Elizabeth at several art and educational events over the years. My heart goes out to you and your whole family.

  4. Elena

    April 10, 2023 at 5:37 pm

    Dear Ellen,
    our deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending love and peace. Let us know if you need anything.

    Elena and Andrei

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