In Memory Of
Linda Zappala Dennee
1958
2021
Linda Zappala Dennee
October 8, 1958 — July 2, 2021
Linda Zappala Dennee, 62, of East Syracuse shot off to the stars to become the newest angel on July 2nd after a short battle with cancer. She retired in 2014 after 24 years as a special needs school bus driver for ESM District. She loved being outdoors, traveling and an occasional stop at a casino. She always held a special place in her heart for children and dogs (adults not so much).
She was predeceased by her parents, Julia (Stirusnik) and Myron Zappala; God daughter, Nanette Zappala Simmons and brother-in-law, Harry Smith.
She is survived by her wife and partner of 28 years, Diane Watkins; her children, Melanie (Scott) Casanova of Minoa, Jacob (Tara) Dennee of Elbridge, Kerri (Shannon) Martin of Syracuse and Ronald Watkins of East Syracuse; brothers, Myron (Barbara) Zappala of E. Syracuse, and Leonard (Sue) Zappala of N. Syracuse; sisters, Nancy Smith of E. Syracuse and Donna Zappala of E. Syracuse; brothers-in-law, Thomas (Connie) Benack of Kirkville and Brad (Rhonda) Benack of Bridgeport; granddaughters, Annabelle Casanova and Kyleigh Kinsella; great-granddaughter, Alaska Arnold; many nieces and nephews and her YFA, Helen Butler of Kirkville.
Calling hours will be private and a Celebration of Life will be held on July 18th 2-5pm at the VFW Post 9596, 6996 E. Taft Rd., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Clear Path for Veterans, 1223 Salt Springs Rd., Chittenango, NY 13037 or to the Food Bank of CNY, 7066 Interstate Rd., Syracuse, NY 13209 or to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
To leave a message of condolence for Linda's family, or to share a special memory of Linda visit the guestbook below.
She was predeceased by her parents, Julia (Stirusnik) and Myron Zappala; God daughter, Nanette Zappala Simmons and brother-in-law, Harry Smith.
She is survived by her wife and partner of 28 years, Diane Watkins; her children, Melanie (Scott) Casanova of Minoa, Jacob (Tara) Dennee of Elbridge, Kerri (Shannon) Martin of Syracuse and Ronald Watkins of East Syracuse; brothers, Myron (Barbara) Zappala of E. Syracuse, and Leonard (Sue) Zappala of N. Syracuse; sisters, Nancy Smith of E. Syracuse and Donna Zappala of E. Syracuse; brothers-in-law, Thomas (Connie) Benack of Kirkville and Brad (Rhonda) Benack of Bridgeport; granddaughters, Annabelle Casanova and Kyleigh Kinsella; great-granddaughter, Alaska Arnold; many nieces and nephews and her YFA, Helen Butler of Kirkville.
Calling hours will be private and a Celebration of Life will be held on July 18th 2-5pm at the VFW Post 9596, 6996 E. Taft Rd., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Clear Path for Veterans, 1223 Salt Springs Rd., Chittenango, NY 13037 or to the Food Bank of CNY, 7066 Interstate Rd., Syracuse, NY 13209 or to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
To leave a message of condolence for Linda's family, or to share a special memory of Linda visit the guestbook below.
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