Vincent Paul Zarate Sr.

Vincent Paul Zarate Sr. 62 gained his wings on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 in Newark, Texas. Vincent was born on October 7th, 1960 to Manuel Zarate Sr. and Consuelo González Zarate . Vincent was the thirteenth sibling out of 14 children. Vincent graduated from R.L. Turner in 1979.

He went to work for his brother David at Zarate’s Sign’s before joining the USPS where he retired after 18 long years being a mail carrier. Vincent loved, life, family, sports and his best bud Martin Zarate Sr. Vincent loved to fish, camp and hangout with his family. During his children younger years he was their soccer and softball coach, taught his children many things in life, from changing a car tire, to an oil change and reaching for their goals. Vincent had a green thumb, he loved to garden and plant his plants each and every year.

Vincent married the love of his life in February of 1984, where together they raised three children, Vincent P. Zarate Jr, (37) Erica Yvonne Zarate (35) and Stefani Nicole Zarate (34.)

Together they built a life of Love, laugher, happinesses and memories in Coppell, Tx.

Vincent was preceded in death by his late wife Yvonne T. Zarate, his father Manuel Zarate Sr., his Mother Consuelo González Zarate; his brother Manuel Zarate Jr. Vincent is survived by his children, Vincent Paul Zarate Jr., his daughter in law Aurora Choate, daughter, Erica Yvonne Zarate, his youngest daughter, Stefani Nicole Zarate. His four grandchildren, Vincent Paul Zarate lll, Karsyn Rae Johnson, Chloe James Johnson and his youngest granddaughter; Madelyn Yvonne Nease, and all of his brothers and sisters.

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