Charles J. Zon

Charles J. Zon, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014.

Charles is survived by his son Mark (Catherine) Zon; one sister, Rose Louden; grandchildren, Martin and Marissa Zon. Three nieces and four nephews also survive.



Preceded in death by his parents Julia (nee Valentini) and John Zon; one brother John Zon and sister in-law Jackie (nee Caron) Zon.

Charles was born on July 14, 1923 in Charlemont, Massachusetts and graduated from high school in Greenfied, Massachusetts. He went into the United States Army serving in W.W. II. Upon his discharge Charles worked as a bricklayer in Massachusetts and Florida for a number of years. In the mid-fifties he moved to Joliet and was a union bricklayer in local # 14 until his retirement. Charles was a member of the Joliet Ski Club and skied wherever the trip destinations were, enjoying friends and acquaintances. His later years were spent living in Florida enjoying the beaches and warm weather.



I would also like to extend my utmost gratitude to the Robert Gunter family for making my father's final years as pleasurable as one could want. I can never thank you enough.

A Celebration of Charles' life will begin on Monday, February 3, 2014 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 8:50 a.m. then driving in procession to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 2, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, 60435.