Julia Emily Zukowski Obituary (1926 - 2019)

Julia Emily Zukowski passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2019 with her family by her side. She is survived by Patricia Zukowski (Paul Garttmeier), Janet Zukowski (Jim Barnett) and grandson Jacob John Garttmeier. Her first daughter and beloved angel, Mary Ann was called to heaven in 1957. Her most precious cat Molly was her devoted companion until the very end. Born, August 29, 1926 in Philadelphia daughter of the late Mikolaj and Ksenia Rabatin. She was married on October 6, 1951 to Peter Paul Francis Zukowski. They settled in Holmesburg in 1960. She owned and operated Di Bello Shoe Center on Frankford Avenue for over 25 years, servicing local parochial schools. She was a devoted supporter of St. Dominic Church, St. Agnes - St. John Slovak Church and the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. She loved watching the Phillies and Eagles, Kentucky Derby and Mummers Day Parade! She told everyone she met how she was born and raised an original Mummers Two-Streeter! Julia was fortunate to have many lifelong friends! She loved playing cards, Manhattans, Polka weekends, or simply sharing wonderful memories. Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at Lambie Funeral Home 8000 Rowland Ave (At Rhawn Street). Her mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am at St. Dominic R.C. Church 8504 Frankford Avenue. Julia will be laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery next to her husband In lieu of flowers memorial's in Julia's name to Missionary Servants of the Blessed Trinity 3501 Solly Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136 would be appreciated.