Joseph Arthur Zynda

Joseph Arthur Gerald Zynda, age 37, of Lewis Center passed away suddenly on December 27, 2016. He was born on January 17th, 1979 in Akron, Ohio and is survived by his loving wife Rachael, children Joey Jr. (6) and Jackson (5), parents Rose (Tim) Eggert and Gerald (Kim) Zynda, step sisters Megan (Aaron) Chicatelli, Erin Eggert, Carrie Metsch, step brother Jeremy (Mary) Metsch, sister in law Addie (Kyle) Flood, Megan Bartlett (Fiancé Michael Tran). Joe graduated from Akron Firestone High School (1997), received his BSN from The Ohio State University College of Nursing (2002) and went on to receive his graduate degree in Masters in Science of Nursing from the University of Akron (2009) and then became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He was employed at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center first as an RN (2002-09) and then as a CRNA (2009-2016). He was a devoted husband and father to his two sons and his family came first. He enjoyed date nights with Rachael and took every opportunity to share his love of sports with his boys including watching and attending the Cleveland Cavs, Ohio State football, basketball and hockey games and playing basketball in the driveway. Joe had a huge personality and always drew people into his circle for both friendship and counsel. His network of friends started early and lasted throughout the changes of their lives. Once Joe befriended you, you were a friend for life. He worked hard, played hard and enjoyed life to the fullest, leaving this world with no regrets. Friends may call Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL 6699 North High Street (1/2 mile south of 270) and Monday 1hr prior at church. Services will be held 11:00am Monday at NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1340 Fishinger Road, Columbus OH 43221. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.