![]() ![]() His story began not on the ice, but on summer’s baseball fields, where Zona coached kids in the mid-1970s. ![]() ![]() But above all, Zona is known for keeping his focus on the kids and relentlessly encouraging others to do the same. To view the complete obituary and to send the Zona family a condolence message, please visit For more than 40 years, Phil Zona has been a fixture on the Massachusetts youth hockey scene, volunteering in nearly every capacity and earning a reputation for dependability no matter the need. In lieu of flowers, Philip would like donations made to the Marc Susi Scholarship Fund - Morgan and Morgan, PC, 175 Derby Street, Suite 40, Hingham, MA 02043. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 4-7 PM. Phil is also survived by many treasured nieces and nephews.Ī Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Pius X Church, 101 Wolcott Road, Milton, Saturday, July 17 at 10:00 AM. Brother of Catherine Foley and her husband Jack of Milton and Phyllis Moody and her husband Thomas of Attleboro. Proud Papa of Riley Anderson and Reagan Anderson. Zona, his girlfriend Jessica Townes, and her daughter Hailey, all of Martha's Vineyard, and Susan Elizabeth "Liz" Anderson and her husband Scott of Londonderry, NH. This award has been able to honor and spotlight many Massachusetts Hockey players who celebrate the principles of good sportsmanship not only in sports, but in all of life’s endeavors.īeloved husband of the late Susan (Manning) Zona for 29 years prior to her death. Phil was a dedicated leader of the Sportsmanship Award committee. Phil's commitment to providing players an opportunity to experience hockey inspired even the Phil Zona Milton Youth Hockey (MYH) Legacy Award for graduating seniors from MYH.īefore his passing, Phil was informed that he will be inducted into the upcoming 2021 Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category. This the highest honor presented to a volunteer who, during many years of service, has displayed selfless dedication to the enhancement of ice hockey at the grassroots level in the United States. In 2016, Phil was awarded the USA Hockey William Thayer Tutt Award. Warmly regarded as Phil to those who knew him, he was a long time fixture in youth hockey world at Milton’s Max Ulin Rink, throughout South Shore Conference and Massachusetts Hockey. He served for over 20 years on the Massachusetts Hockey Board of Directors, most recently for the past six years as a vice president. Zona, 81, passed away on Friday, Jafter a brief battle with cancer. Massachusetts Hockey beloved board member Philip R. ![]()
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