John H. Zaricor

John Harry Zaricor was born on September 19th, 1931, to the late Guy and Mary Zaricor in St. Louis. MO. He entered eternal life on October 28th, 2026, joining his beloved wife, Mary E. Mandernack (nee: Heinen) whom he wed on April 28th, 1976, in Clark County. NV.

John and Mary were long-time members of Holy Name (now St. Richard's) church. They enjoyed hosting family for their iconic Christmas Brunch, with homemade chocolates, handmade ornaments, and Tom and Jerry cocktails.

John was one of seven men inducted into the armed forces through Racine's Selective Service Board 60.

He will be missed by his family, including four stepchildren, the late Larry (Kathy) Mandernack, Robert (Ellen) Mandernack, Cindy Rizzs, David Mandernack, and daughter-in-law Jean Mandernack. Nine grandchildren: Greg (Roberta) Mandernack, Lisa (Erich) Kleditz, the late Tracy Mandernack, Kristin (Jim) Wilson, Peter Mandernack, Nichole (Josh) Shepherd, Joshua Rizzs, Tammy (Tom) Knaus, and Sheila (Sam) Fiore. In addition, eleven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings: Guy Zaricor, James Zaricor, Carol Lee Niccolai, and Mary Glass.

A small service for family will be held at Calvary Cemetery Chapel at 11 am on Wednesday, November 25th, 2026. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Toys for Tots