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Robert J. Zifer
1945 2006

Robert J. Zifer

December 27, 1945 — April 27, 2006

Robert 'Bob' J. Zifer, age 60, of Massillon passed away April 27, 2006 at his residence. Bob was born in Dover on December 27, 1945 to Michael J. & Margaret (Geyer) Zifer. He graduated from Dover High School in 1965. After school he began working for Warner Swasey in Dover. Bob married the love of his life Polly Nolan in 1968. He later went to work for Central States Can Co., Superior Brand Meats & Sonoco-Phoenix where he worked as a Senior Research Associate. Bob was a member of the Sons & Daughters of Herman where he was a secretary of the golf league. Bob was also a member of the Massillon Moose #481 & the Eagles #190. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, sporting events & trips around the country. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Zifer, his wife, Polly A. Zifer with whom he had celebrated 36 years of marriage. Survived by 1 daughter Michelle Andrews of Massillon 1 son Anthony R. & Miriam Zifer of Hilliard, Ohio 3 grandchildren Nicholas Andrews, Zoe & Gabriel Zifer mother Margaret (Geyer) Zifer of New Philadelphia 3 brothers George (Sonny) & Carol Zifer of Dover Ronald Zifer of Columbus Thomas & Anita Zifer of California 5 sisters JoAnn & Hugh McClelland of New Philadelphia Audrey & Denny Barr of New Philadelphia Shirley & Richard Ernest of Dover Lois & Andy Wells of Dover Angie Harris of Dover Brother & Sister-in-law Gregory & Vicki Bickel of Massillon And special friend Jackie Hazel of Massillon Many nieces, nephews & friends There will be a funeral service on Tuesday at 11 A.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Monday evening at the funeral home & one hour before the service. Rev. James Painting will officiate. The burial will take place at the Brookfield Cemetery.

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