Ronald Vincent Zappacosta Sr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ronald Vincent Zappacosta Sr. of Windsor Mill, Maryland, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ronald left this world on November 6, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald Vincent Zappacosta Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph P. Zappacosta, Sr. and Audelia Genco Zappacosta; and his close friend Diane E. Kraus. He is survived by: his sons, Ronald Jr. (Tracey) and David (Caitlin); his siblings, Joseph Jr., Mary Jeanne Kushner and Russell Zappacosta; and his grandchildren, Caitlin, Lauren, Eliza and Colette Zappacosta.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville (1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Joseph's Monastery (3801 Old Frederick Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229). A committal service will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Druid Ridge Cemetery (7900 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21208). A burial will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Breathlessness Clinic via the following donation page: http://secure.jhu.edu. .

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Nov 13

Visitation

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville
1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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Nov 13

Visitation

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville
1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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Fri

Nov 14

Funeral Mass

10:30 AM

St. Joseph's Monastery
3801 Old Frederick Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229

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Nov 14

Committal service

12:00 PM

Druid Ridge Cemetery
7900 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21208

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Nov 14

Burial

Druid Ridge Cemetery
7900 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21208

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November 8, 2025

Patty Gilman wrote a sympathy message

“What can any of us say? Ron never ever met a stranger, that's for sure. He will be missed by so many. He went out of his way to make people happy and was always ready to have a great time. He was a terrific and loyal friend and was loved by all. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all who loved him and will greatly miss him. With love, Patty Gilman”