Obituary: Harold V. Zinno Sr., 93, of Middlebury

Harold V. Zinno Sr., 93, of Middlebury, died Monday, April 2, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of Louise C. (Viola) Zinno to whom he was married to for 65 years.

Zinno was born in Waterbury on November 12, 1918, son of the late John and Delia (Miller) Zinno. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served honorably during World War II.

He was a self taught carpenter, who built many homes in the Waterbury area. Upon his retirement from the building business, he became president of several health care facilities until his retirement in 1985.

Zinno was a long time member of the YMCA, where he was a handball champion in the sixties. He enjoyed watching college football and basketball. His family was the most important part of his life.

Zinno leaves his daughter, Carol Biello and her husband Frank of Waterbury; his two sons, John A. Zinno and his wife Elizabeth; and Harold V. Zinno Jr. and his wife Maria, all of Middlebury; his brother, Bob Zinno of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, John Zinno and Francis Zinno.

Calling Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury.

Funeral: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for 9:30 a.m. mass.

Burial with Full Military Honors: Following at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: YMCA, 136 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06710