John Joseph Anthony Zbuchalski

Beloved husband and father John Joseph Anthony Zbuchalski, age 60, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. John was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in Christ Hospital on November 20, 1963 to John and Paula (Leppin) Zbuchalski. John graduated from Lyndhurst High School . He was very active in all sports and received numerous awards. After high school, John attended Passaic Community College.

After college, John worked numerous jobs to help out his family. While working at Merck Medco, he met the love of his life Jennifer Szemple (her softball coach - who knew they would actually fall in love). They married on October 15, 1995 at The Tides in North Haledon, New Jersey. The couple then moved to Arizona and began a new life. John worked for Robert Half Consulting, Troon Golf, Preferred Home Health and had a fun side job working security for the NFL with S.A.F.E. Management. John worked hard to provide for his family, always working two jobs.

John's passions in life were always his family, volunteering, coaching and refereeing youth sports, and practicing martial arts with his family since his son was four years old. (the family that kicks together stays together) He loved to play golf with his son Ryan. (Jennifer served as their caddy)

John leaves behind his loving wife Jennifer Louise; his loving son Ryan Anthony; mother Paula Margaret; daughter in love Rachael Go; granddaughter Joya Isabella; sisters Lois ( Robert - deceased), Debra (Robert- deceased), JoAnn (Charlie), Paula (Pete) and Tina (Jack). Also numerous nieces and nephews Melinda, Kevin (Jen) Danny, Christina (Joe) , Robbie (Kimmie) , Nicole (Degory) , Michael and Dakota.

John was loved and blessed to have numerous family members from his wife's side of her family.

A visitation for John will be held Friday, March 8, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, Arizona A celebration of life will occur Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary.