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- Niagara Falls Gazette, 22 Jan 2009
Casimer J. "Casey" Zygmont, 88 years old, of the Town of Niagara, died January 20, 2009 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Niagara Falls on February 18, 1920, the son of the late George and Josephine Zygmont. Mr. Zygmont attended St. Mary's High School and attended St. Bonaventure University for one year before enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps. He served his country from August 31, 1942 until his honorable discharge on October 2, 1945, with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, the Distinguished Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster and the Good Conduct Medal. He served as the Town of Niagara Town Justice for 42 years, retiring in 1992. He was employed as a Lab Technician for 30 years at the former Kimberly Clark Corp. and retired in 1975. Mr. Zygmont also served on the Town of Niagara Town Board for 10 years. He was a member of St. Leo's Church. Mr. Zygmont's family was everything to him. He enjoyed spending his time bird watching, gardening and swimming.Mr. Zygmont is survived by his wife, Philippinesomena Phyllis(Pasqualichio) Zygmont of the Town of Niagara and his sons, Jeffrey (Donna) Zygmont of Salem, NH and Casey Zygmont of Santa Rosa, CA. He is survived by his grandchildren, Erik Zygmont, Greta Zygmont Wilson and Sarah Stack and his great-grandchildren, Madeleine Zygmont, John Wilson and Francis Stack. He is also survived by his sister, Genevieve Cantara of Rochester, Monroe County, NY. He was predeceased by his son, Mark Zygmont; his grandson, Casimer Zachary Zygmont and his sisters, Jeanette Luszczewski and Bernice Walas. Friends may call on Friday from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent dePaul Parish at St. Leo's, 2748 Military Road, with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery
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