Bob Zappulla (1940-2008)'s Page

Robert (Bob) Zappulla, 67, of Overland Park, KS died at his home on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Bob was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather and brother as well as a caring friend, a generous person and a religious man. He loved to be in the company of family and friends.

Bob was the third child of Salvatore and Frances Zappulla. He was born on December 12, 1940 and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1959 and enlisted in the US Navy where he served for two years in VS-34 aboard the aircraft carrier Essex. Bob apprenticed as a woodworker and spent his career as a master carpenter and craftsman. He took pride in his custom work and design.

Bob had a keen sense of adventure and enjoyed conquering new challenges. He met his wife Linda on a scuba diving trip to St. Thomas. The diversity of his interests included scuba diving, tennis, bowling and Scrabble. He was an ardent participant in the Senior Olympics.