Obituary: Joseph (Joe) Zamenick

Joseph (Joe) Zamenick, a Chino Valley resident, passed away October 7th, 2020 in Prescott at the Marley House Hospice, where he was well cared for by the staff during his final days.

Born in New York he joined the Air Force in 1966 and was privileged to serve his country for 20 years, retiring in 1986. Following his Air Force career, he worked for the U. S. Postal Service for 20 years. He was blessed to have dear friends throughout his military and post office careers.

Joe was preceded in death by his son, Brian, mother, father and three sisters and his faithful companion Coco – best dog ever! He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda, also of Chino Valley; daughter, Loriann (Zamenick) Meader of Alaska; son, Joe Jr. and his wife, Stephanie (Barnes) of Phoenix; sons, Michael and Richard; granddaughter, Alyssa Meader and her partner, Bartol Seay, both of Alaska and granddaughter, Zarah Zamenick-Carrier and her husband, Tyler of Phoenix. He also had one precious great-granddaughter, Ameliah Seay of Alaska.

Joe was a loving husband, father, and die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan! He cherished his family and enjoyed many pleasurable hours in the outdoors, hunting and camping. After retirement he was active in the community, volunteering at the Chino Valley Food Bank. Joe always made a positive impact on those around him and was loved by so many. He will be greatly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.

A visitation and Celebration of Life will be 2-5 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Chino Valley Funeral Home at 480 W. Palomino Road in Chino Valley.

Interment with Military Honors will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Prescott National Cemetery. You may send flowers to the Chino Valley Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Chino Valley Funeral Home.

Please visit www.heritagemortuary.com to share a memory of Joseph, post condolences, or sign Joseph’s online guestbook.

Information provided by survivors.