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May 20, 2011
Victor Zafuto

Niagara Gazette

FLORIDA — Victor Zafuto passed away May 17, 2011 in Florida. He was born in Niagara Falls on December 28, 1933, the son of Samuel and Mary (Rotundo) Zafuto.

He owned several sports car repair shops in Niagara Falls in the early part of his career. Later he worked for Alfa Romeo Inc. as a service representative. He moved to Florida in the 1970’s. In his later years he lived in Maitland, FL and worked for the city in the Parks Department. He had a lifelong interest in automobiles, especially racing.

He is survived by a daughter, Mary B. Zafuto of New Smyrna Beach, FL; brothers, Joseph L. (Renee) Zafuto of Greensboro, NC and Samuel Zafuto, Jr. of Bradenton, FL; sister, Marjorie (Frank P. “Chick”) Tedesco of Youngstown, NY; and several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his sisters, Constance (Jack) Lillis of Georgetown, TX and Marcia Tippens of Richardson, TX.

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Victor + LONG, Barbara. Barbara (daughter of LONG, Karl F and Katherine) was born on 1 May 1937; died on 7 May 2024 in Smyrna Beach, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary: Barbara Long Zafuto
Sat, Jun 1st 2024 01:50 pm
May 1, 1937 – May 7, 2024

Barbara Long Zafuto of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and formally of Grand Island, died May 7.
She was the loving mother of Mary Beth Zafuto; the sister of Sharon Long Nichols and David Karl Long (Sylvia) of Grand Island; the daughter of the late Karl and Kay Long; and also survived by nieces and nephews Robert Nichols (Cyndy), Susan Nichols Horan (Edward), Ann Nichols Ruland, Jonathan Nichols and Jennifer Long Giamberdino (John Mark), and three great-nephews and five great-nieces.
Education was very important to Barbara. After graduating from Williamsville High School in 1954, she went on to graduate from Alfred University in 1958. She taught math at Amherst High School for two years and for the Grand Island school system until 1980. Barbara received her master’s degree from Buffalo State College. In 1972, she spent a year attending Tallahassee Florida State University. In 1981, she moved to Florida and got a computer science degree from University of Central Florida and began working for Martin Marietta. In the evenings, she taught at the Coalition of Orlando, a homeless shelter, where she helped the clients get their GED and a job.
Barbara enjoyed travel. When China was first opened up, she made the trip and she also visited many of the European countries. In the year 2000, Barbara spent nine months going around the world. A trip of a lifetime! And with the aid of the internet, she shared her trip with family and friends back home.
Barbara was a founding member of the Grand Island Historical Society. For several years, Barbara and Sharon ran the hot dog stand in Ferry Village.
While living in New Smyrna Beach, she volunteered at the visitors center and was heavily involved with the New Smyrna Beach History Museum. There, she portrayed Mayor Hanna D. Bonnet on her walking tours.
A celebration of her life will take place at a later date on Grand Island.

Samuel + ROTUNDO, Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 9/29/1971

Private funeral services
were held today for Karl F.
Long 61, president of the International
Car Co. and a
member of the Grand Island
Board of Education.
Mr. Long died Sunday (Sept
6, 1971) In his office on
Englewood Avenue, Buffalo.
He resided at 2081 W. River
Parkway on Grand Island.
Mr Long was a descendant
of John and Sophia Long who
settled On Grand Island in 1842.
He is survived by his wife,
Kay, two daughters, Mrs,
Victor Zafuto and Mrs. Bruce
Nichols and a son, David Karl
Long, all of Grand Island; a
sister, Mrs. Marlon Young of
Bradenton, Fla., and five
grandchlldren

Karl + Katherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John + Sophia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]