AMES M ZACHARKO, age 83, of ORMOND BEACH, Florida passed away on Thursday April 19, 2018. James was born January 20, 1935 son of the late Ann and James Zacharko. He honorably served in the U.S. Air force and for 32 years James worked for the Miami Dade School Board as a computer operator. He has been a resident of this area over 23 years. James will be remembered as a gentle soul who enjoyed a quirky sense of humor. James loved animals especially his dogs named Buster. He is survived by his sisters, Sandra Lackey and Betty Maguire , niece Stacey Rocca , nephew Michael Lackey and and several grand nieces and nephews. A graveside service for James will be held 1:00 PM ,Monday, April 23, 2018 at Volusia Memorial Park, 550 North Nova Road, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice or your local Humane Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com for the ZACHARKO family.