Joseph A. Zaranka
1923 – 2008

It is with deep regret that we report the loss of Joe Zaranka, Board Member Emeritus. Joe was an active member for over thirty years including service as a Chapter President, State President, Region President and 13 years on the Board of Directors.

Joe died Sunday, September 21, at the age of 83. He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. He served as a Corporal with the United States Marine Corps and participated in action in the Gilbert Islands, Marshall and Pelelieu Islands and Okinawa. He received an honorable discharge from the Marines in December of 1945 and later reenlisted with the United States Air Force.

Joe earned his B.S. degree from the Teachers College of Connecticut Class of 1952 and his law degree from Western New England College in Springfield, MA, Class of 1962. He was employed for many years for the A. E. Oberhaus Company Inc., of Hartford and Continental Insurance Company.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Anne in 1974. He is survived by two sisters, three nephews, and two nieces. Contributions in his memory may be directed to the charity of one's choice.