Robert E. Zaro

Robert "Bob" Zaro, of Napa and Cathedral City, California, passed away on June 2, 2018, from cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Robert Edward Zaro was born on November 15, 1934, to Irene Rossi and Edward Albert Zaro in Napa, California. Bob grew up on Juarez Street in Napa, where several generations of his family were active participants in the community remembered as Napas "Little Italy". In 2012, Bob helped champion a city initiative to change the name of the Oxbow Preserve to "Little Italy Park", in recognition of the neighborhoods long-term residents contributions to Napas community and culture throughout its history. Bob served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War from August 13, 1957 to August 12, 1959. He returned from the service after an honorable discharge and married Carol Argo on June 30,1968. They were married until her passing on January 5, 2007. They had a son, Kirk Robert Zaro, on December 24, 1969. Bob and Carol purchased land on Redwood Road in 1971, and built a beautiful home together. Many friends and family members were entertained there, as Bobs gift of hospitality and love for entertaining were shared with many people over the decades. During this time, Bob served the Napa community as a teacher and administrator in the Napa Unified School District until he retired. Bob was an active member and former board member of the California Schoolmasters Club, He received their highest honor, the Dr. Virgil S. Hollis Distinguished Service Award in 1992. The Dr. Virgil S. Hollis Distinguished Service Award is given annually to a person involved in education who demonstrates outstanding distinguished service to the California Schoolmasters Club. Bob also had a lifelong love of antiques and period glassware. For several years he maintained a stall in the old Napa Antique Mall, where he loved sharing his treasures and visiting with the people who came through the shops. Bob was a wealth of knowledge about many diverse subjects, and enjoyed sharing his remembrances and stories with people. Bobs greatest pleasure may have been found in his family, where he was a devoted grandfather to his grandsons, Royce and John. Bob loved hearing about their scholastic achievements, and attending various school functions and extracurricular activities. Most recently, he supported and encouraged Royces membership in the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra, and upcoming European tour, where the symphony will be performing in Budapest, Prague, Vienna and Salzburg. Bob is survived by his companion, Stephen Farmer, his son, Kirk Zaro, and his grandsons, Royce and John Zaro. A public Celebration of Life will be held at Treadway & Wigger Funeral Home on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM, located at 2383 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558, with a reception immediately following. A private graveside service will be held at Tulocay Cemetary in Napa. Funeral Home: Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, CA US 94558

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Robert E. Zaro

November 15, 1934 - June 2, 2018