Joseph M. Zapien

Joseph M. Zapien, 90, of Raytown, MO passed away January 26, 2015. Visitation from 2-4pm Sun., Feb. 1st at St. Mark’s Catholic Church (3736 Lee’s Summit Rd., Indep., MO) rosary recited at 3:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Monday at the church with burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Joseph was born September 13, 1924 in Kansas City, MO to Ynocencio & Pauline Zapien. He worked for Certain Teed for 28 years as a Warehouseman and was a member of Teamsters Local 41. After his retirement he worked for KU Medical Center. Joseph received a Purple Heart & a Bronze Star for his service in the US Army 10th Mountaineer Division during WWII. Joseph was a member of St. Bernadette’s and currently a member of Nativity of Mary Parish. He coached basketball & softball in the Parochial League for over 25 years. His family, especially his grandchildren, were an important part of his life.

Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jessie; parents; brothers, Paul, Marshall, Rudolph, Christopher & Raymond Zapien and a sister, Pauline Zapien. He is survived by his children, Joseph P. (Jane), Maria Christina Epperson (Steve) & Guadalupe Pauline Hanson (Chris); brothers, Saturnino “Tom” (Lydia), Utimio “Dave” (Mary Alice), John (Mary), Raphael (Hope) & Tommy; grandchildren, Jeremiah (Lacie), Jonathon, Daniel & Robert (Lisa) Zapien, Jessica Renz (Robert), Eric Epperson (Jennifer) & Carrie Epperson; great grandchildren, Andrew, Jeremiah, Brandon, Isaiah, Thomas, Robert, Ashley, Aiden, Ty, Evan & Lily and many nieces, nephews & friends.

Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64133, 816-353-6555.