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Zygmont, Casimer J.

Male 1920 - 2009  (88 years)


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  • Name Zygmont, Casimer J. 
    Nickname Casey, The Judge 
    Birth 18 Feb 1920  Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Military From 1942 to 1945  Europe Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    US Army Air Corps, WW II 
    • Member of the 52nd Troop Carrier Wing, 61st Troop Carrier Group, 14th Troop Carrier Squadron. Served in European Theater, August 1944 to May 1945. Served as a Member of combat crew as a radio operator on C-47 number 42-32913 and flew on many combat missions. participated in operation Market Garden (Holland), Battle Of The Bulge, Operation Varsity. awarded 2 Bronze Battle Stars and Air Medal.
    Death 20 Jan 2009  Lewiston, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial 24 Jan 2009  Lewiston, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Address:
    Holy Trinity Cemetery (43° 8' 53.86" N, 79° 1' 51.47" W) 
    Notes 
    • The Niagara Gazette, 22 Jan 2009
      Casimer J. "Casey" Zygmont, 88 years old, of the Town of Niagara, died January 20, 2009 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born in Niagara Falls on February 18, 1920, the son of the late George and Josephine Zygmont. Mr. Zygmont attended St. Mary's High School and attended St. Bonaventure University for one year before enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps. He served his country from August 31, 1942 until his honorable discharge on October 2, 1945, with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, the Distinguished Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster and the Good Conduct Medal. He served as the Town of Niagara Town Justice for 42 years, retiring in 1992. He was employed as a Lab Technician for 30 years at the former Kimberly Clark Corp. and retired in 1975. Mr. Zygmont also served on the Town of Niagara Town Board for 10 years. He was a member of St. Leo’s Church. Mr. Zygmont’s family was everything to him. He enjoyed spending his time bird watching, gardening and swimming Zygmont is survived by his wife, Philomena "Phyllis" (Pasqualichio) Zygmont of the Town of Niagara and his sons, Jeffrey (Donna) Zygmont of Salem, NH and Casey Zygmont of Santa Rosa, CA. He is survived by his grandchildren, Erik Zygmont, Greta Zygmont Wilson and Sarah Stack and his great-grandchildren, Madeleine Zygmont, John Wilson and Francis Stack. He is also survived by his sister, Genevieve Cantara of Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his son, Mark Zygmont; his grandson, Casimer Zachary Zygmont and his sisters, Jeanette Luszczewski and Bernice Walas. Friends may call on Friday from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent dePaul Parish at St. Leo's, 2748 Military Road, with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery
    Person ID I12578  haseley
    Last Modified 3 Feb 2017 

    Father Zygmont, George,   b. Abt 1881, Poland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Mar 1940, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 59 years) 
    Mother Josephine,   b. 1889, Poland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
    Marriage Abt 1908  Poland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F9527  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Pasqualichio, Philomena,   b. 1927, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Nov 2009, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Marriage 17 Nov 1951  Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Zygmont, Casey Jr.
     2. Zygmont, Mark G.,   b. 25 Sep 1952, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Dec 2005, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)
     3. Zygmont, Jeffrey John
    Family ID F4245  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 18 Feb 1920 - Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary - US Army Air Corps, WW II - From 1942 to 1945 - Europe Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 17 Nov 1951 - Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 20 Jan 2009 - Lewiston, Niagara, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Address:
    Holy Trinity Cemetery (43° 8' 53.86" N, 79° 1' 51.47" W) - 24 Jan 2009 - Lewiston, Niagara, New York, United States
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  • Photos
    Casey Zygmont
    Casey Zygmont
    C47 Radio Operator
    Casey Zygmont
    Casey Zygmont
    Radio OPerator

  • Sources 
    1. [S17] Niagara Falls Gazette.

    2. [S150] World War II Memorial, Washington,DC.