Frederick ""Fred"" Emil Zinn
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Frederick Emil "Fred" Zinn, 85, of Riverside Lane in Swanzey, a lifelong resident of the Brattleboro/Keene area, died late Sunday morning, August 7, 2022 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene following a lengthy period of declining health.
Fred was born in Keene on November 25, 1936, the son of William and Marjorie (Thompson) Zinn. He was raised and educated in Spofford and was a graduate of Keene High School, Class of 1954.
He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army and upon his return home went to work as a chef at several area restaurants that included: the former Crystal Restaurant in Keene (18 years), Hinsdale Greyhound Park (12 years) and the Whitehouse Inn, Wilmington, Vermont. For several years Fred owned and operated his own restaurant located in West Brattleboro. Prior to moving to Swanzey, he was a former resident of Wilmington, VT.
Fred was an avid golfer, holding membership at Pine Grove Springs Country Club in Spofford. He also loved to play cribbage, especially with his children.
Survivors include his five children: sons, Paul of Marlborough, Ty of Spofford and Shawn of Keene, and daughters, Brenda Hastings and Bonnie Zinn, both of Keene; two brothers, Rupert Zinn of Winchester, and Gary Zinn of Guilford, Maine; and two sisters, Marjorie Zuverino of Swanzey and Jean Auger of Keene. Additionally, he leaves, nine grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, William Zinn, Jr.
In keeping with Fred's final wishes, there are no formal funeral services scheduled. A memorial gathering in celebration of his life will be held at his son Ty's home in Spofford at a time and date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Fred's name may be made to: Walk to End Alzheimer's, c/o Alzheimer's Association, 225 No. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 www.act.alz.org.
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