Birth date: Aug 19, 1947 Death date: Aug 27, 2021
Larry Arthur Zacke, 74 of Miami, FL Larry, affectionately known as Dad, Grandpa, Sir, Mr. Z, My Larry and Our Larry was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Neighbor, and Friend. He was born and raised in Miami, FL and live Read Obituary
What a beautiful tribute of Larry's life. We know that you are all missing your dad, husband and grandpa very much already. We pray that our Lord Jesus Christ, Who Is our Comforter, Counselor and Friend, will saturate you with His grace, peace and comfort as you walk through this season of grief. Jay and Susan Arnold
The tribute video to Larry put a smile on my face. Larry was one of the most nonconfrontational people I ever met & was tons of fun to be around. He had a great happy spirit & will be missed by all whose life he touched.
Now Jennifer & Jonathan will carry the Zacke torch forward with there family's & the same zeal.
God bless all who remain & we are so sorry for your irreplaceable loss.
Skip & Valarie Strong
Jen and Jon are my third cousins once removed through our moms, and while that seems far away, our respective sets of parents made us feel part of one big family. We were lucky enough to grow up four blocks away. There were family vacations and we were always at each others parties. My parents moved out of Miami and I never moved back after college, so I lost touch with Larry, but he played a big part in my childhood. A few memories that I would like to share for those who didn't know him then:
- I would be up early on a Saturday going somewhere with my parents, and I would see Larry, Jen and Jonathan riding their bikes on their way back from McDonalds having breakfast. I was always jealous because my parents never let us have McDonalds for breakfast. :)
- One time my sister and I were home alone at night, and this was pre-cell phones. We heard a noise and house alarm went off. I grabbed the phone and called the Zacke house. Larry answered told me to to go into a bathroom with my sister and lock the door, and he would be right over. We stayed there in the bathroom until we saw the flashlight shine through the window and someone banged on it (we screamed), and he said, "No! It's Larry!" Both of us were so relieved! I let him in and he stayed with us until our parents came home from wherever they were that night.
- Our parents would have Friday night pizza and drinks on our patio or theirs. We could always hear them talking and laughing outside while we were inside playing video games or watching TV.
- I've always liked interior design. The bathroom attached to Jen's bedroom had a very 80's design to it. Somehow Jen and I ended up at Home Depot for something in high school, and I convinced her that it would be easy to change out the vanity in that bathroom to something newer. I think we even ended up buying the vanity and bringing it home. Poor Larry had to spend a weekend putting it in. I felt so bad! I thought it was one of those things you just plop on the floor, but the previous vanity was attached to the wall, the tile didn't go all the way under it, etc etc. It ended up being a way bigger project. I don't know if he ever gave Jen a hard time about it or not, but he never made me feel bad for convincing her to do it!
Larry was such a great dad, and I'm grateful that there was another pair of adults in my life that I could go to for help if I needed it without question.
I wish I could be with you in person to celebrate his life. It looks like you all made some great memories and had amazing experiences together since I left Miami!
Love,
Lindsay Keegan (Strong)
Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean we miss you, until we meet again.” Cassandra here’s a reminder that Larry’s passing is only a temporary absence because he is waiting in heaven for you - for us - for all his family and friends. I did not have the honor of meeting Larry in person but I felt like I knew him because of all the words of endearment with which Cassandra spoke of him. Cassandra and family you are in my thoughts and prayers and I want to encourage you today that the God of ALL COMFORT has wrapped you in his arms and will see you through these difficult days. Love you much! (Goldia)
I knew Larry through Cassandra who always spoke of him with love and high regard. I met him ones and I agree with every kind words spoken of him; he had a cam, cool and collected personality.
He will be missed but I am sure Cassandra will miss him more. God knows why he is called home. I Pray God will comfort Cassandra, his children and grandchildren, close friends and other relatives.
