Stephen W. Zadach, Sr.

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Celebrating the life of
Stephen W. Zadach, Sr.September 22, 1941 - November 24, 2011

THUNDERBOLT, GA - Stephen W. Zadach, Sr., beloved husband, father and grand-father, died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah.

Although born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he spent his entire life in Chatham County. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1959 and served his military duty in the Army Reserves, Company B, 3d Battalion, 11th Special Forces Group Airborne during the Vietnam conflict.

Steve was employed by and served as president of Georgia Stevedore Association for the past twenty-two years. Prior to this, he was employed with Smith & Kelly Company for thirty years.

He was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed playing with the "First Wednesday Group" and his Saturday morning blitz at Bacon Park Golf Course.

Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kicklighter Gignilliat, his brother Jeffrey B. Zadach, and his step-father-in-law Edwin W. Carson.

Surviving are his wife and best friend, Jeanie Smith Zadach: his daughter and son-in-law, Karen Z. and Paul Thompson of Bulloch Co., GA; his son, Stephen W. Zadach of Savannah, GA; his grand-daughter, Rachel Thompson; his twin sister and brother-in-law, Celia and Randall Evans of Gainesville, FL; his nephews, Jeffrey B. Zadach, Jr. and his wife Alethia of Thunderbolt, GA, William T. Cobb of St. Petersburg, Fl and Walter S. Smith of Byron, GA; his nieces, Marianne Cobb, Molly Cobb Smith of Gainesville, FL and Amber Shirley of Macon, GA; and his beloved dog, Carson.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 30th, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances to Wesley Oak United Methodist Church, 3124 E. Victory Dr., Savannah, GA 31404 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

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Steve was one of the most interesting, funny, and helpful individuals I met while working in the maritime industry. Our warmest thoughts and prayers go out his family. Nick Jumonville, Midgulf Association

- Nick Jumonville, new orleans, LA

Jeanie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve was a great man and I feel blessed to have known him. God Bless,

- Stacy Smith, Macon, GA

Steve was a great guy.My family and I spent many good times with Steve and his family at the racetrack. We will miss him. Crazy Jack and family

- Jack Gilmore, savannah, GA

As the Owners Rep for the ILA's new Pension and Welfare Building, I only new Mr. Zadach for a brief part of his life,but I must tell his family he was always both professional and pleasant with me. I enjoyed our working relationship so much. My prayer today is for the Zadach family. May the Lord give you peace.

- Robert C. Sharpton, Summerville, SC

Jeannie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Steve was a good friend and will be deeply missed. God bless.

- Ebb Youmans, Savannah, GA

To a great friend and fellow negotiator, our deepest sympathy to all his family. Win Niemand, retired president of Midgulf Assoc. of Stevedores.

- Win Niemand, Slidell, LA

Jeanie, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Steve will be greatly missed by all of his many friends.

- Nancy Y. Sutlive, Fleming, GA

With greatest respect and appreciation for your many years of service and friendship. Your knowledge and experience were instrumental in shaping the Savannah waterfront as well as the entire South Atlantic District. You will be dearly missed. God speed.

- Norman Massey, savannah, GA

Jeannie, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family. Hope to see you back at Wesley Oak soon.

- Bonnie T. Trammell, Savannah, GA

May the mighty arms of the lord be your strenght in your time of bereavement, and may he forever bless and keep you.

- Ted Quarterman, Savannah, GA

Steve and Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will never forget the good times that we all had together. My love and prayers go out to you and your family.

- Harry Douglas, Cumming, GA

Stevie & Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad turned a lot of us kids in the neighborhood into motorcycle racing enthusiasts. All the motocross races and riding at Jenkins, Juliette Low, Casey Canal, etc - he started all that. I will always love him so much for being like a dad to me. He will truly be missed. God Speed Mr. Zadach.

- Barry Hinely, Savannah, GA

Jeannie & family my thoughts and prayers are with you in these very hard times.steve and i go back a long,long way,like the early 50's. we were very good friends.he,my brother tony,frank woods,tony wages and a nephew or too,and ME!!We got more DEER and hogs at ft. stewart that we thought they WOULD make is stay out. we took vacation time together just to hunt every year.Steve was a great guy.we were like brothers and had a lot of great times together.then we had kids & found we had to work more.I am so sorry he has gone.Ifeel like i have lost a brother.please know if there is anything we can do we are a phone call away. you are in our prayers and hearts and may god give you peace. very sincerely RONNIE & BETTE ANN ROVOLIS..912-354-6455 OR 6578188 .

- george ronnie rovolis, savannah, GA

I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU AS MY #2 DAD... Love always Angela Drawdy Loper......

- Angie Drawdy Loper, Eden, GA