Veronica E. Zappala

February 13, 2011

Veronica E. Zappala, 57, of Solvay, passed away Sunday at home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Solvay, she was a life resident of Solvay. She was a 1972 High Honor Society graduate of Bishop Ludden High School and was awarded a scholarship to attend Potsdam College. She later attended and graduated from OCC where she was the recipient of the Curriculum Honors Award for Business Administration AS and was a member of its Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Ronnie was the president of Pug Rescue of CNY, a member of Bulldog Rescue of America, the National Who’s Who in Women’s Business and was a NYS Notary. Ronnie was employed as a Financial Analyst for MONY of downtown Syracuse for 27 years.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Michael, her 2 children; Micha and Anthony (Katherine), all of Solvay, a granddaughter; Victoria, mother; Betty Demperio, of Solvay, father; Carmen Demperio, Sr, of Westvale, 2 sisters; Cheryl Demperio, of Solvay and Susan (Walter) Gonzalski, of Camillus, a brother; Carmen (Jeanne) Demperio, Jr, of Solvay, her mother-in-law; Rose Zappala, of Solvay and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 9:15 am Wednesday in BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME and 10 am in Holy Family Church, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Private entombment will be in St Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum, DeWitt. Calling hours are from 4 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home 2601 Milton Ave., Solvay.

Her family thanks Dr Scalzo and Staff from Brittonfield Hematology-Oncology, Theresa Principato and Staff of 4S at Crouse Hospital and Hospice of CNY.

Condolences may be offered at www.bagozzitwins.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pug Rescue of CNY, 105 Center St., Solvay, NY 13209.