Daniel Steven Zavala, 61, of Ventura, passed away at home after a long time illness surrounded by loved ones on January 11.
He was born in Ventura, Ca on October 28, 1957 to Tereso & Charlotte Zavala. During his school age years they moved a few times and eventually settled in Livermore, CA where he graduated from Livermore High School in 1976. After High School he moved to North Hollywood where he went to Trade School and became a Printing Pressman. In the 1980's he relocated back to Ventura where he became a wonderful Dad to his daughter, Megan in '82. Daniel was an incredibly hard and loyal worker, often known to many as 'DAN the MAN'. He worked many different type of print shops from mom & pop to Kinko's Corp. to side jobs such as Kohls and SAS (where he met many friends along the way), but his main job was a Pressman/Graphic Technician at Ventura Unified School District. If he wasn't working you could find him out and about with his granddaughter's Lola (12) and Lucy (5) whom he cared for daily, loved and adored. If he could get a girl break he'd be talking fantasy sports, a good football game (especially his Rams) or the annual Disneyland trips. A devoted father and grandfather, Daniel (Dan/Danny known to some) will be most remembered for being the sweetest, kindest, most patient and caring soul. Always willing to lend a hand, give and do for others without question or hesitation. All who had the pleasure of knowing him, know the impact he had and the void he leaves... He was truly a one-of-a-kind.
Daniel is survived by Megan Zavala (Daughter) of Ventura, CA; Lola & Lucy Rain (Granddaughters) of Ventura, CA; Tereso & Charlotte Zavala (Parents) of Livermore, CA; David Zavala (Brother) of Livermore, CA and Robert Zavala (Brother) of Castro Valley, CA; along with many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, great-aunts and cousins and many friends whom he loved all very much.
The family wishes for you to join them in celebrating his life, sharing stories, letters and photos in his memory Saturday afternoon Saturday February 2, 2019 at 3pm in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street Ventura. A Reception will follow at the Gallardo Residence, 3131 Preble Ave., Ventura, CA 93003. The family also welcomes guests to attend a Mass intention for Daniel on Sunday February 3, 2019 at 9am in the San Buenaventura Roman Catholic Mission, Main Street Ventura.