Jan. 3, 1923 - Oct. 25, 2015
Date of Service: Oct. 30, 2015
Aldo Cesare Zunino
PAUL- Aldo Cesare Zunino, 92, of Paul, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Autumn Haven Assisted Living in Rupert.
Aldo was born in Ely, Nev., Jan. 3, 1923, the son of Cesare Thomas and Angela Benedicta (Vallerga) Zunino. Following enlistment in the United States Army, he served his country during World War II, in the American Theater, with pack artillery, under General George S. Patton. Following his military service, he married Joyce Stallard, in Reno, Nev., April 24, 1954.
In his earlier working career, he was employed by Kennecott Copper in Ely, Nev.; then in 1963, moved to Paul, Idaho, where he farmed for 52 years until his retirement. Following retirement he stayed employed by working as a security guard at the Amalgamated Sugar Company.
"Beep" as he was called by his grandkids and great-grandkids loved to hunt and fish, and tell everyone his hunting and war stories. His most cherished hobby of all was spending time with his family. In the summers while he was farming he was also taking care of his six grandchildren.
Aldo is survived by Joyce, his wife of 61 years; his children, Suzan (Kerry) Taylor of Paul, David (Dawn) Zunino of Paul, and Donna (Steve) Bellem of Twin Falls; grandchildren, Steven (Bufie) Taylor, Meghan (Rob McMillen) Taylor, Tony (Mandy) Kendall, Alyssa (Ernesto) Kendall-Huerta, Daniel (Morgan) Zunino, Dianna (Gabe Laraway) Zunino; great-grandchildren, Ty and Tucker Taylor, Kaisley and Kanyon Kendall, Damari and Jaselli Kendall-Huerta, Aidan Zunino, and Jack Laraway
He was preceded in death by his son Steven; his parents; his sister Laurina, his brother Johnny, and his sister Eda.
A recitation of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 802 F St., in Rupert.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, also at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Julio Vicente as celebrant. Urn Placement will take place in the Paul Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.
