Zachary Michael Dodd, age 23 of Willowick passed away April 11th, 2016.
Zach is survived by his loving parents Shawn and Kimberly (nee Shumar) Dodd; dearest siblings Tyler and Jessica Dodd; grandparents Mike and Peggy Shumar and the late Walter and Joyce Dodd; aunts and uncles Kristin (Brandon) Colaluca, Stacy (Joe) Stankus and Michael (Tricia) Shumar; cousins Hanna Stankus, Piper Colaluca, Alli and Anthony Shumar.
Zach was currently serving in the U.S Navy. Burial at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp.
Funeral Mass 10 AM Saturday, April 16th, 2016 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 460 East 321st Street, Willowick.
Visitation 2-8 PM Friday at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 6330 Center Street, Mentor.
Donations can be made at any Chase Bank to “The Shawn and Kimberly Dodd donation account” #3307120880 to help defray their expenses.
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We are so sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy. May God comfort and hold you in his arms.
To the Dodd Family, I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. You’ll all be in my thoughts.
I am very proud of this young man and his dedication and service to our country. Peggy has been so proud and shared many photos and memories throughout the years we’ve been friends on facebook. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. God bless this young man.
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with the entire family. We know that his bright smile is lighting Heaven and that he is watching all of us now.
May he rest in peace.
On behalf of Aunt Millie, cousins Joe, Dee, Bill and Brittany Shumar, we wanted to extend our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies on the passing of Zach to the Dodd and Shumar families. We were shocked and deeply saddened to say the least when we heard about Zach. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers during this terrible time in your lives. May God bless you.
My Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Zachary. I feel your pain as a Dad who lost a Son suddenly in June of 2007. His Birthday was March 22nd. I have a Butterfly in his Memory on a wall at the Children’s Memorial Butterfly Garden in Manry Park.The Garden was Dedicated in 2008 by The Compassionate Friends Support Group of Lake County. The Group is for Parents & Siblings who have lost a Loved One. My Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ed
My prayers and love to all the Dodd, Shumar family…. prayers for strength for all…
My condolences to the family, R.I.P. young Warrior!
We are sorry for the loss of your son. As parents of someone in the US Navy, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Gentle hugs from MS. Peace!
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Shawn, our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Rest in Peace, young Zach.
I had the privilege of serving on board the ship with Dodd. My prayers and thoughts are with his family, friends, and shipmates during this difficult time. Fair winds and following seas! Rest easy my friend.
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