NORTH BLENHEIM, NY – Jill A. Zichichi, 70, of North Blenheim, NY, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Jill was born in Newark, NJ, and raised in Millburn, NJ. She was a graduate of Millburn High School, and attended Emerson College in Boston, MA. She also loved to cook, and cared about her community, serving on the Blenheim Long Term Community Recovery Committee (BLTCRC) after Hurricane Irene of 2011.
Jill is survived by her beloved husband William G. Zichichi; her children Debra Wysong (Brennan) of Manhattan, NY, and Paul John Zichichi (Jennifer) of Springfield, MA; her sister Trudi Weinberg (Jay) of Livingston, NJ; her brother James Victorine (Gail) of Manhattan, NY; and by her grandson Calder Wysong.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany, NY. To leave a message of condolence for the family or send a sympathy card, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Joanne and Frank McAneny
Dear Billy,
We were saddened to read about Jill’s passing in Sunday’s paper. So many years have passed since we have been in touch. The last time we met Jill, we think you were still living in New Jersey. Are we recalling correctly that she was working in a bookstore? We remember your beautiful wedding at the Chanticleer in Millburn with wonderful food and roving violins. Frank was an usher, and we sat with Bob Ruerp (Sp.) and his wife. We see that you have a grandson, which is wonderful. Having grandchildren is the best part of getting older. We are blessed with five granddaughters and two grandsons. Frank and I have a “senior career” as real estate agents for Coldwell Banker in Summit. Keeps us going despite our aches and pains, We are grateful to be able to work. Our first son is also named Paul John. We know your daughter and son and their families will give you love and support as you deal with your grief. We hope your good memories of Jill will bring you comfort and peace.
Sincerely, Joanne and Frank McAneny
Sarah Losey Gottschamer
Billy,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved wife.
Sarah/Jim Gottschamer
Adrienne Gable
Bill I am so sorry to hear about Jill. I was shocked to read it in the paper today. She was such a sweetheart – always happy and bubbly. Loved meeting her in the morning at the post office – last time I saw her was as the antique tent of the Visitors center selling tee shirts. She was so happy. I will always remember her like that. My sincere sympathy. You both will be in my prayers.
Adrienne
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