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Obituary for ZANNES


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday June 09, 2006

Tommy Zannes, 56, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2006. He was preceded in death by his mother, Estelle Zannes and his father, Tommie Zannes. Tom is survived by his loving family: wife, Madeleine Zannes; son, Alexander Zannes (who told his Dad that HE was his inspiration); sister, Maria Zannes and her son, Peter (who told his Uncle Tom that HE was his hero); and brother, Timothy Zannes (wife, Lucy and son, Shamus). He will be greatly missed by many others, including his Uncle Louie and Aunt Gwen; Aunt Joan; his cousins; nieces and nephews; his loving in-laws; and many, many dear friends. Tom was a ski racing coach in Taos in the early '70s; Chief Photographer for KOB-TV '76 to '78, a cameraman for WNBC news in New York and President of Electronic Films, Inc. He won multiple awards, including three Emmys, for cinematography. Tom Zannes was an inspiration to all who knew him. A Life Celebration for Tom will be held at the Ladera Golf Course on Monday evening, June 26, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP through Reflections. Donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society (brain cancer research), 10501 Montgomery NE, 87111. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777


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