JOSEPH G. ZONA , 75, of Hingham, passed away on Friday, July 2nd, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Joe was born in Hingham and was a lifelong resident of the town. A former barber in his younger days, he became well known in Hingham as a tax accountant and insurance agent. Joe was a former member of the Hingham Advisory Board and was active in the civic affairs of the town. He was a member of the Hingham Sons of Italy and was an avid bowler and sports fan.
He was the husband of Rosemary J. (DeLuca) Zona and father of John J. Zona and his wife Valerie of Medfield, David P. Zona and his wife Amy of Fairfax, VA and Andrea M. Zona of Hingham. Brother of Catherine A. Ruffini of Hingham and Angelo A. Zona and his wife Carolyn of Hyannis. Grandfather of Emily E., Megan E., Katie A., Duncan R. and Camille R. Zona. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Wednesday, July 7th from the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Paul's Church, 147 North St., Hingham, MA 02043 at 10 AM.
Friends may visit at the Downing Chapel on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory may be made to St. Paul's Church.
Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Hingham.