ZIMMERMAN, John Of Needham, July 11. Beloved husband of Beatrice V. (McGlynn) Zimmerman for 64 years. Devoted father of John W. Zimmerman and his wife Fotene of Medfield, Helena Zimmerman of Brunswick ME, Maureen Valentine and her husband Mark of Portland ME, Donna Zimmerman of Natick and the late Kevin J. Zimmerman.
Grandfather of Emily and Jesse Valentine, John and Georgia Zimmerman. Brother of Margaret Zimmerman of Passaic NJ and the late Michael Zimmerman and the late Helena Rackaby. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B of Route 128) NEEDHAM, Thursday at 9 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Needham at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 P.M. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to St. Joseph's Church, 1382 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02492.
Late retired textile engineer for Natick Laboratories for 35 years. Graduate of Northeastern University. World War II Veteran served in the European Theatre with the 3rd Army Division under General Patton. Recalled into the Army as Captain in 1951 and served in the Korean Conflict. Recipient of The Purple Heart, The Bronze Star and The Korean Silver Star. Member of the Needham VFW, Post 2498, The Needham Knights of Columbus Council 1611 and the Disabled American War Veterans.