Mildred Zatezalo
June 29, 1915 ~ October 12, 2005
Mildred Zatezalo, 90, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born June 29, 1915 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Nichola and Helen Jekundich Drzayich Ziza. In addition to her parents, Mildred was also preceded in death by her husband Pete Zatezalo on June 28, 1992; sons George on April 27, 1979 and Nicholas on February 6, 2004; step-father Novak Ziza; brothers Emil and John Drzayich and Eli Ziza and sisters Ann Ziza Bellopatrick and Danica Karas.
Mildred was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church. She was a devoted grandmother who loved to cook and crochet for her family and friends.
Mildred’s survivors include her sons Milan Zatezalo of Henderson, NV, Teddy Zatezalo of Weirton and Emil Zatezalo of Royal Oaks, MI; daughters Elaine Rummer of Hookstown, PA and Nancy Ataliotis of Weirton and brothers Pete Drzayich of Steubenville, OH and Nick Ziza of Reynoldsburgh, OH. She also leaves 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be conducted at 11AM on Saturday with Rev. Father Rade Merick presiding. A Pomen Service will be held 7PM Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Mildred to the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church Building Fund, 528 North 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952.
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
If I live to be 90 I can only hope that my memory will be as good as Baba’s. Now that she has left us to rest with our Lord, my only hope is that when I get there she is ready to make an apple pie. There are so many memories of Baba that it would take another 90 years to write them all down.We will all miss the kindest person in the world, ‘BABA’.
Teta always made sure you were offered the best in hospitality no matter who entered her home. She left an impression to many us who witnessed her beauty and steadfast love. May she be numbered among the saints and her memory be eternal through Christ our God. with tears, heartfelt prayers and love, John
All my best to the numerous loved ones she has left who will keep her memory alive.
Never once in all my trips back to Weirton have i ever failed to drive up Weir Ave and glance over at the “Zatezalo homestead” and let the memories begin……In my mind, those memories will never stop!!!!! My best to you all, your a wonderful family. COKY
I can only hope we gave you some good laughs, Baba, as you sat on the porch and watched two dorky teenagers running around. During every weekend stayover, Karene & I had the job of going up to the store “to get bread for Baba.” What were you doing with all of that bread, Baba? I pray for your peace and an abundance of bread & blessings for your family. Miss you all! Love, Dawn
Elaine/Nada/Milan/Sarge/Teddy: Please accept our sympathy from Idaho for Teta Mitzi. The memories are great of times on Weir Avenue and the bakery. I used to love visiting with my Dad and brother Fred and spending time listening to the conversations in Serbian that flooded the house constantly. As she is reunited with Uncle Pete, know that our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will take care of them. Know also that you will be comforted in this time of loss. We love you guys & look forward to seeing you again!! Butch and Peg Drzayich Zac&Kristen/Nick/Jake/Mack Eagle, Idaho
Zatezalo family, I am sorry for your loss and your family is in my prayers. Annie, I am sorry that I can not be there for you. Love you lots.
There’s a saying that the ones you love always die in threes. I lost Patty, my sister Ann and now my number 2 MOM. Always had a chair for me at their table. I will always remember and love her. To the family, my brothers and sisters I am truly sorry. God give you all his love in this time of sorrow.
My deepest sympathy to Emil, Sheryl and Marko and the entire family.
Great baba you we be greatly missed by all of us out here in vegas. We love you very much.
To Julie and Nancy and all, Our Baba, was a warm and fuzzy grandma! She always made me feel like one of her very own grandchildren-just as if she kept the cookie jar full just for me.She was strong and kind and generous and loving and funny and helpful and caring and always there for her family. Every time that I eat a cabbage roll I know that I will be a little disappointed- because it’s not hers. I’ll never forget all the time spent at Baba’s house with Julie and her family- all the trips to Mickeys Market and the bakery so that Baba could feed us something good.But Baba not only fed our bodies, she fed our souls with her warm hospitality and giving spirit. And Baba, since you’ll be making Petey a pie, you might as well make me some cabbage rolls while you’re at it- for when I get there- because it wouldn’t be heaven without them. May the Lord cradle you in his arms and give you the comfort a million fold that you gave to us. xoxoxoxo Roberta (“Bert”)
Nada, Elaine, Milan, Emil and Teddy, You have our deepest sympathy on the death of Teta Mitzi. We have such fond, and loving childhood memories of Booboo Pete and Teta Mitzi. Our parents thought the world of them and their friendship went beyond friends, they were family, we are sure they are all together again enjoying each others company and telling old stories, etc. Teta Mitzi was a sweetheart with her warm and loving ways and Booboo Pete never made a trip to our house without a Hershey bar for each of us kids. All of us were truly blessed with such wonderful parents. They gave us all so much love that none of us knew we were not extremely wealthy. May her memory be eternal. love, Bertha, Martha, Adam, Stanley, Susan and families.
Baba, I will greatly miss you and I will always think of you, especially, on June 1 of every year for the rest of my life. You never forgot my special day. And being named after you will always be an honor. But now you are in a better place and with people who also love you! And I bet they cant wait to see you. One day we will meet again. all my love, your granddaughter, Mildred
marilyn and i send our symphies for the zatezalo family.mildred was always gracious and kind to us.she will be missed.
Julie, Nancy and All Family, Baba was the grandmother I never had. I always looked forward to visiting on my vacations. Her hospitality, kindess, wisdom and generosity was so warm and caring that I never once felt like I wasn’t a member of the family. I am blessed to have known and loved her. My deepest sympathies to this incredible family for your loss. May the Lord keep her close and bless her always as heaven has just received an amazing Angel.
Elaine and family: Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Beverly