Dee Zagorskie, formerly of Kennett Square

1937-2015

Dee Zagorskie, 77, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania died Friday, April 3, 2015.

Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Dominic Zullo, the late Mary DeAngelo Zullo, and the late Naomi Pecile Zullo.

Dee held positions as Coronary Care Nurse, Director of Nursing, and Operating Room Supervisor throughout her celebrated career of 39 years at Southern Chester County Medical Center. For several years of partial retirement, she took joy in caring for the residents of Chatham Acres Nursing Home.

Along with many volunteer activities, Dee dedicated much of her time to teaching CPR to hundreds of community organizations.

Dee was a caring nurse and a friend to many in the community. Since her retirement she loved to travel, spend time at the beach, read, and above all spend time with her family and friends. A life-long road trip enthusiast, she trekked up and down the east coast later in life to see her grandkids in action singing, playing sports, and dancing.

Her spirit is carried on by children Lori Ruggieri and husband John, and Chuck Zagorskie and wife Janet. She was predeceased by daughter and travel companion Lee Ann Zagorskie. Dee is also survived by the grandchildren she so enjoyed, Olivia, Jack, Kristen, Brooke, and Kara. She was the sister of Julius DiBello, the late Loretta Keller, and the late Robert Zullo; additionally she is survived by sisters-in-law and brotherin-law Rita DiBello, Peter Keller, and Kathy Zullo. Dee also had many cousins, nieces, and nephews who she loved to spend time with.

Visitation with the family will be on from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, April 10, at the Longwood Funeral Home of Matthew Genereux, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

A memorial and celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at London Grove Firends Meeting House, 500 West Street Road, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to London Grove Friends Kindergarten, 500 West Street Road, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348 or Sisters of Mercy, P.O. Box 369, Dallas, Pennsylvania 18612-0369.

Condolences may be made at www.longwoodfuneralhome.com.