In the memory of my beautiful mother, Lelia Bigotto Ansari.
No greater Love.
August 1935 - April 2020
John Stephen Zanussi
March 29, 1947 - May 24, 2020
Concord, CA
John Stephen Zanussi was born on March 29, 1947 to parents Edward John Zanussi and Iole Quilici Zanussi. He died on May 24, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
He was a graduate of Salesian High School in Richmond, California, and California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a mechanical engineer being particularly proud of the restoration work that he oversaw in Avila Beach, California. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, and being with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Barbara King Zanussi, his sister, Barbara Zanussi Madden, two nephews, Bradley Burton, and Mark Burton. He is survived by his children, Gina Zanussi and Stefan Zanussi, his sister, Patricia Zanussi Burton, nieces Pamela Madden and Deborah Burton Kohler, and several cousins.
A private burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Richmond on June 6th with a memorial service to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Jacob Wetterling Foundation at would be very much appreciated.