Anthony Mario Zuclich, Sr.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 58 years Dolores Jean Zuclich; his eldest son Anthony Mario Zuclich III and his son Anthony Mario Zuclich IV; his second son Nicholas Paul Zuclich, wife Lori Zuclich, their two sons Nicholas Zuclich and Sean Zuclich; and his daughter Laura Jean Lyons and husband Steve Lyons. Anthony was born on the island of Narrazinna, Istria where he was raised and schooled until the beginning of WWII. After the war he became a Merchant Marine then left shortly after for the U.S. When Anthony left the Merchant Marines he lived in New York for a couple of years then moved to Tacoma, WA, where he worked and apprenticed as an auto body and fender mechanic. Then he met Dolores and shortly after was married in May of 1954. In 1957 Tony was born, then 1959 Nick came along and finally in 1962 Laura was born. Anthony switched occupations and became a welder; he and Dolores raised their family until finally retiring and moved to Henderson, NV. They enjoyed retirement until Mom became ill and in November 2010 moved to Tampa, FL. Dad had devoted his remaining time to taking care of Mom. Laura was at Dads side holding him when he gently and peacefully passed at 4:22 pm eastern time. Anthony who went by Tony is loved and will be missed by all that knew him. He is at peace with our Lord.