In Memory of

John

Zinda

Obituary for John Zinda

Entered God's loving arms on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 66 years. Loving husband of Mary Zinda (nee Binder). Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Genevieve Zinda. Further survived by his sister Eileen (Bob) Fitzsimons. Son-in-law of Marlene (George) Falkenstein and Roy (Kathy) Binder. Brother-in-law of Pat (Jackie) Binder and Mike (Beverly) Binder. Further survived by many relatives and friends.

John was married to his best friend Mary for 36 years. Together they liked spending time with family and friends (especially with nieces and nephews), volunteering and traveling.

John worked as a CPA for many years for several businesses.

John was very athletic and had a love for basketball. He was also active in many organizations DSAW, Men of Christ, and many other faith groups.

John shared a sense of humor, for example, one of his neighbors called him (Wilson) when having a discussion over shared hedges.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 18255 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield on Wednesday, November 4 at 11AM. Private burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. The funeral will be live streamed: https://youtu.be/OYBQ0XK8KVw

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Liver Transplant Team at UW Hospital Madison.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following organizations that was close to John's heart; Our UW health transplant fund- to donate in John's name go to supportuw.org//give enter fund 11290663 or mail check made out to "UW Foundation", UW Foundation, US Bank Lockbox 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807, in the memo of the check add Our UW health transplant fund in memory of John Zinda, or to the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, or to The Prayer Garden at St. Dominic Catholic Church Brookfield or to St. Francis Seminary.