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Anthony A “Tony” Zabawa Jr.

Birth	:	3 Jan 1925 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 2014 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4301630, -97.3406640
Description	:	Tony Zabawa, Jr of Columbus died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial at St Bonaventure Catholic Church, interment St Bonaventure Cemetery. McKown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Tony Jr. was born in Columbus January 3, 1925 to Tony Sr. and Elizabeth (Jarecki) Zabawa. Tony attended St. Bonaventure grade school and high school, graduating in May of 1942. He served 6:00 AM mass at St. Mary's Hospital from fourth grade until his junior year in high school. In January 1943, Tony enlisted in the U.S. Navy Air Corps, serving as an aerial gunner in World War II. On... Read More	Tony Zabawa, Jr of Columbus died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial at St Bonaventure Catholic Church, interment St Bonaventure Cemetery. McKown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Tony Jr. was born in Columbus January 3, 1925 to Tony Sr. and Elizabeth (Jarecki) Zabawa. Tony attended St. Bonaventure grade school and high school, graduating in May of 1942. He served 6:00 AM mass at St. Mary's Hospital from fourth grade until his junior year in high school. In January 1943, Tony enlisted in the U.S. Navy Air Corps, serving as an aerial gunner in World War II. On May 5, 1945 Tony married Philomae (Phyl) Foltz at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church near Humphrey, NE. They lived in San Diego, CA until November 1945 when Tony received his discharge from the Navy and he and Phyl returned to Columbus to make their home and raise their eight children. Tony worked for Loup Power District for 41 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church where he was a mass server, lector, usher, trustee and served on the financial and cemetery boards. While chairman of the cemetery board, Tony was instrumental in procuring the Holy Family statue for the new All Saints Cemetery. He was a charter member of Perpetual and Nocturnal Adoration Societies for over 50 years and a volunteer at Simon House. Tony also volunteered at Morys nursing home where he prayed the rosary on Wednesday morning for 24 years and delivered meals on wheels. Tony was a member of the Knights of Columbus serving as Grand Knight for three terms and District Deputy for four years. Tony was a member of the 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and a charter member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus. Tony was active at (St. Bonaventure), now Scotus High School where he was a charter member of the Scotus Shamrock Club and was inducted into the Scotus Athletic Hall of Fame Booster Club. In 2010, he received the Scotus Alumna of the Year award. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW clubs. He liked to dance, golf, hunt, fish and play cards. Tony's greatest gift to humanity was the donation of over 22 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. He is survived by: Wife Phyl Zabawa of Columbus Daughter Mary Kay Finnigan (Roger Barnes) of Omaha Son Dan (Joyce) Zabawa of Omaha Son Tony (Nancy) Zabawa of Omaha Son Tim (Joanne) Zabawa of Omaha Daughter Sue (Tom) Korgie of Omaha Son Tom (Sue) Zabawa of Columbus Son Dave (Randi) Zabawa of Omaha Daughter Lori (Brian) Kuta of Omaha 23 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren Sister Luella Forrai of California Tony is preceded in death by: Parents, Brothers Bob and Myron In lieu of Flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Bonaventure Church, Scotus Central Catholic High School, or Right to life

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Anthony A “Tony” Zabawa Jr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
When did Anthony A “Tony” Zabawa Jr. death?
Anthony A “Tony” Zabawa Jr. death on 26 Nov 2014 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4301630
Longitude: -97.3406640

Family Members:

Parent

Anthony John Zabawa

(1893 - 1968)

Elizabeth Jean Jarecki Zabawa

(1901 - 2001)

Spouse

Philomae Marie “Phyl” Foltz Zabawa

(1923 - 2019)

Siblings

Robert Ralph Zabawa

(1922 - 1967)

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