SAD NEWS FROM TAMPA--

Rene A. ZACCHINI
ZACCHINI, Rene A., 80, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Rene was a former circuit court judge as well as a state represent-ative.

He was also a member of the famous "Zacchini Circus Family" and a 50-year member of the Florida Bar Association.

Rene was preceded in death by his son, Norman A. Zacchini. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan E. Zacchini; grandson, Christopher Mitchell (Alissa); and brother, Hugo Zacchini; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Mitchell, Vernon K Korhn II, Vernon "Trey" Korhn III, William Fisher and Bryan Fisher. Honorary pallbearers will include Joseph Shipley and Hugo Zacchini. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.

A visitation will take place at 12:30 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2010, at Marsicano-B.Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at www.marsicanofh.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Marsicano-B.Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home