Gerald F. Zawodny, 75, of Tamarac, Florida passed away on December 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Lillian, son Gerald Zawodny, daughter Melissa Wharton, son-in-law Rick Wharton, grandchildren Hannah and Ricky Wharton, sister Joyce, and brothers Charles and Joseph. Gerald is also pre-deceased by his sister Dorothy. He will truly be missed by many loving family and friends. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Wednesday, January 2 from 5-8 pm at the Kraeer Margate Funeral Home, 1 North State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063. A funeral mass will take place the following day, Thursday, January 3rd at 10 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1401 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071. This will be followed by a graveside service at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery.