Larry A Zink, 66, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Bellefonte, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at his home in Mesa.
Born in Pittsburgh, on June 26, 1941. He was the Son of the Late Leonard and Leona Zink. He attended West Branch Schools. On August 18, 1962 he married Vicki R Ramage, who survives in Pleasant Gap, PA. He is also survived by two daughters, Sharon Johnson and her husband Denny of Centre Hall, and Brenda Tressler and her husband Doug of Bellefonte; four grandchildren, Tara and Ryan Tressler, Cody and Carly Johnson, and two great grandchildren, Kyler Koch and Kaden Tressler; two brothers, Jerome Zink (Connie) of Little Falls, New York, Robert Zink (Linda) of Logan, Ohio; two sisters Lois Folmar (Karl) of State College, PA and Kathie Holloway (Terri) of Hilliard, Oh. His long time companion Patricia Valmont, and her daughter Melody of Mesa, Arizona also survive him. Also surviving are twenty six nieces and nephews, and many more great nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his best fiend Jeff Favuzza, who was like a son to him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Lorna Love, Nancy Hubler, and Carolyn Coudriet; one brother Bill Zink, and a nephew Gary Folmar.
Larry was an avid collector and restorer of old pedal cars and antique toys. He previously detailed racecars for Leitzinger Imports in State College. He got his start in auto body repair working for his Father in Law Scotty Ramage at Scotty and Paul's Body shop in Axemann, PA.
He adored his grandchildren, and cherished every moment with his brothers and sisters. His children and grandchildren always looked forward to his yearly trip to Pennsylvania for his month long visit each summer. He loved his life in Arizona. He frequented many flea markets, sales and antique shops in search of his next project. He adored his miniature horse, and was a dog lover. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Friends will be received from 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. Monday, December 3, 2007, at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p. m. with the Rev. George A. Burn officiating. Burial will be in Messiah Baptist Cemetery in Lance.
A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com