John P. Zero, 73 of Lynnfield, died Wednesday after a brief illness in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
Born in Boston, he lived in Lynnfield for the past 33 years and was formerly of Medford. Son of the late Elise (Dunn) and Michael Zero. John was the Proprietor of Zero Lawn Sprinkler Co. in Lynnfield for the past 30 years. Beloved husband of Elena (Giaimo) Zero. Devoted father of Michael Zero of Peabody, Marialaina Nicholl of Medford, and Lisa Bannister of New Hampshire. Also survived by 6 loving grandchildren. Brother of Joseph Zero of Danvers, Andrew Zero of Florida and Philly Murphy of Medford. A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, Saturday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours have respectfully been omitted. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in John’s name to MGH Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, Care of Development Office, Attn: Dr. Jeffrey Clark, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114.