Joseph J. Zachmann

Joseph J. Zachmann, 90, of Hebron, beloved husband of the late Rena (Borsotti) Zachmann passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born on January 31, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY son of the late George and Elizabeth Zachmann. Joe was a proud veteran of WW. II serving his country in the US. Navy. He was honorably discharged in July of 1946 having earned the rank of Firemen 2nd class. After serving his country and returning to graduate high school in New York, he took a summer job at Hill's Farm in Hebron. This is where he met the love of his life, married and spent 64 loving years till her passing in 2015. In his younger years he was employed as a truck driver for the NYC Parks Dept. Joe was a Carpenter by trade and had been employed for over 27 years with G. Fox & Co. in Hartford as well as a house framer for U & R Construction. He was also a truck driver for Dart's Dairy and the Bentley Oil Company. Joe was a longtime Communicant of Church of the Holy Family in Hebron. He was a member of the Hebron V.F.W and the Hebron American Legion Post #95 where he served in many capacities. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, hunting, taking care of his pool and yard but most of all, family. He had an amazing memory and could tell you all about family history. He is survived by his three daughters and sons-in-law; Mary and Patrick Melfi of Hebron, Jean and Dale Roberts of Hebron and JoAnn and Robert Bartucco of Winter Garden, FL, two brothers; Gerard Zachmann of Clifton Park, NY and George Zachmann of Manchester, three loving grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; Timothy and Melissa Dunn and their daughter Ashlyn, Melanie and Kevin Merkel and their two children; Adele and Joseph and Andrew Tarbell. In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased by his brother John Zachmann and his twin sisters Elizabeth and Margaret. Calling hours will be held at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, 400 Main St. in Manchester on Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Church of the Holy Family, 180 Church St. (Route 85) in Hebron. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Burial with military honors will follow in New Hebron Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hebron V.F.W. or the Hebron American Legion Post #95. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmeswatkins.com

Visitation DetailsThursday, November 30th, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home
Thursday, November 30th, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsFriday, December 1st, 2017 11:00am, Church of the Holy Family
Interment DetailsFriday, December 1st, 2017 12:30pm, New Hebron Cemetery