Zel is survived by his loving wife; Virginia, his son; Larry (Ellie), grandchildren; Michael, David, siblings; Helen (Joe) Kaplan and Derito (Caryl) Bonicelli. He is preceded in death by his siblings; Fernando Bonicelli, Nora Hobeika, Rose Burgoni and Nello Bonicelli. Zel's funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bel Swan Children's Center 1145 East 13th Avenue Broomfield, Colorado.