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Murrells Inlet….Joseph C. Zanfini Joseph Charles Zanfini age 67 of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away December 8, 2016 after a long courageous battle with carcinoid cancer. He was born and raised in Westerly, RI where he attended local schools and graduated from Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Zanfini; brother, James Zanfini and grandson, Reed Charles Parker. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, James (Jim) Zanfini of Moosup, CT; daughter, Christine Zanfini Parker of Dayville, CT; grandson, Owen Parker of Dayville, CT; a sister, Judy Barber (Michael) of Westerly, RI; stepson, Michael H. Brown, Jr. (Deondra) of Wilmington, NC; a step granddaughter, Sophia Brown of Wilmington, NC. Joe was a parishioner of Saint Michael Catholic Church and also attended Ocean Lakes Worship Service. Joe dedicated his life to public safety. He was a lifeguard at Misquamicut State Beach in RI and obtained the rank of Captain of the Westerly Surf Rescue. He was a member of the Westerly Ambulance/Rescue and later became an honorary member of the organization. Joe retired from the Westerly Rhode Island Police Department after 21 years of service. After retiring from the police department Joe worked at Foxwood’s Casino as a security supervisor and later became a surveillance investigator before retiring to South Carolina. After moving to SC Joe continued his dedication to public safety by becoming a member of the support services unit of the Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department in 2008. He was selected as volunteer of the year for the Fire Department in 2008 and 2015 by his fellow firefighters. Joe was honored by the department with life membership in 2016. He was also a member of the Coastal Carolina FOP, SC Firefighters Association and the United States Lifesaving Association. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Garden City, SC. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department, PO Box 648, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Joseph C Zanfini

November 10, 1949 - December 8, 2016