Sotero Zapata

Sotero "Joe" Zapata, 60, of River Rouge, MI and formerly of Port Clinton died Feb. 26, 2008 at Henry Ford Hospital, Wyandotte, MI. He was born April 22, 1947 in SanLuis, Potosi, Mexico the son of Jose and Laura Isabel Zapata. He married Rachel Reyes on October 14, 1972 and he later married Blanca Sanchez. Mr. Zapata worked for U. S. Gypsum and previously owned and operated E. Z. $ Water Hauling. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Port Clinton, OH. Surviving are his sons: Emiliano "Hondo" Zapata of Port Clinton, Jose "Fabian" Zapata of Detroit, MI; daughters: Brenda Zapata of Maumee, Laura Zapata of Port Clinton; step-son: Jesus Sanchez of Houston, TX; step-daughters: Eva Sanchez of Detroit, MI, Blanca Sanchez of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Jose Jacobo Zapata. Memorial services will be conducted 6:00 Monday, March 3, 2008 at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Port Clinton, OH where visitation will be held from 4:00 until the time of the service. Fr. John Missler will be officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the family. On line condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com . Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Port Clinton Chapel 1124 Fulton Street Port Clinton, OH US 43452