Hugo Zacchini

88, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, October 30, 2016. Born in Germany, he grew up traveling worldwide with his family as circus performers throughout Europe in the 1920's. John Ringling then brought the family to the US. The Zacchini family settled in Tampa, Florida in 1932. Hugo attended Plant High School then graduated with two engineering degrees from his beloved University of Florida. After graduation he served in special services in the US Army. Upon his service completion, Hugo chose to continue the family tradition of show business, performing as a human cannonball until 1991 when he was last shot from the cannon at the age of 63. Truly a one-of-a-kind personality, Hugo enjoyed life with his special friends at the Liver's club and people throughout his travels. Hugo is predeceased by his father, Edmundo, (inventor of the human cannonball act), mother, Josephine; sisters, Egle Sedlmayr, Duina Norman. Brothers, Eddie Zacchini and Rene Zacchini. He is survived by his cousin, Vernon Korhn (wife, Brenda); sister-in-law, Joan Zacchini; Tor Curran (wife, Barbie); nieces, Laura Sedlmayr, Pia Stratton, Valarie Sanders, Melody Vela and numerous cousins. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Fri Nov 4 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S MacDill Ave Tampa, 33609, funeral services 11:00 AM at Blount & Curry, Sat Nov 5th then burial at Showmens Rest Cemetery, Following the service, A Celebration of Hugo's Life is planned at The Greater Tampa Showmens Club, 608 N Willow Ave Tampa Fl. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shriners hospital for Children, USF.