Joseph Zippay

Joseph M. Zippay, 62, of Sandusky, Ohio died unexpectedly on March 8, 2023. He was born in Port Clinton on January 28, 1961 to Gertrude (Bass) and Joseph Zippay Sr. He married his sweetheart, Marnie Carico on January 29, 1999 and celebrated 24 years together.

Joe was a CNC machine operator and quality control. He enjoyed coin collecting, boating, fishing, and mushroom hunting. His greatest pride and love were his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed and always remembered for his smile and the love that he gave.

Joe is survived by his wife, Marnie Zippay; son, Lorin (Contessa) Zippay of Utah; grandchildren, Kennedy, Chezney, and Coupe Zippay; siblings, Virgina Unbehaun of Texas, Cletus Cutcher of Port Clinton, Patricia Hall of Michigan, Barb Yant of Indiana, Jim Rutledge of Arizona, Bonnie Carter of Port Clinton, Tim Cutcher of Port Clinton and Larry Cutcher; stepbrother, Rich Cutcher; step sisters, Susan Cuthcher and Julia Cutcher; sister-in-law, Susan Brough; brothers-in-law, Rick (Michelle) Davis and Kris (Kim) Carico; many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to nephew, David Carter and longtime childhood friends, Guy Abbott and Vince Gardner for all they have done for Joe. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Sonya Davis, David Cutcher, and Martha Benore.

Friends will be received at Getner Wolf Walker Funeral Home, 216 Washington Street, Port Clinton on Wednesday, March 15 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 9 am with burial to follow at River View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Joe's family. Online condolences may be left at walkerfuneralhomes.com.