Gasper S. "Sam" Ziccardi

Gasper S. “Sam” Ziccardi, 90, of Batavia passed away on Thursday June 5, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on September 5, 1923 in Batavia to the late Daniel and Frances (Baudanza) Ziccardi. Mr. Ziccardi was a member of Resurrection Parish, and the Oakfield Rod and Gun Club. He was retired from the former Doehler Jarvis in Batavia where he worked for over 40 years as a Chief Union Stewart and also worked at Batavia Downs for 32 years.  Gasper was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He loved gardening and growing his garlic.  Most of all he enjoyed being with his family especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Catherine A. (Cino) Ziccardi in 2001, son James Ziccardi and a brother Adam A. Ziccardi.

Gasper is survived by his children Daniel (Judith) Ziccardi of LeRoy, Kathy (Robert) Dorman of Batavia, daughter-in-law Donna Ziccardi of Waterloo; brother Peter Ziccardi and sisters Mary Ann DiFalco of Batavia, Angela Dioguardi of Ohio; 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren survive along with many nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Sunday June 8, 2014 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia New York 14020. Prayers will be recited on Monday June 9, 2014 at 9:00 AM at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott Street, Batavia New York. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty Street, Batavia, New York 14020.  To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.