David Robert Zackin

David Robert Zackin, age 84, of Middlebury, Connecticut passed away at home on April 5, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Green) for 58 years and father to Paul and Jennifer. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on January 3, 1940 to the late Isadore and Paulene Zackin.

He graduated from Crosby High School in 1957 and later attended Southern Connecticut State Teachers College and business school in Hartford. He went on to found Zackin Publications, a successful business to business publishing company. He also served in the Connecticut Air National Guard. On June 4, 1966 he married the love of his life, Linda, in Forest Hills, New York. David loved traveling in his motor home, spending time outdoors and was a competitive racquetball player and hardcore skier throughout his adult life. In his later years, he was lovingly cared for by Maria Singh and her daughter Nicola.

He is survived by his wife Linda, their children Paul and wife Emiko, and Jennifer and husband Adolfo. He was the beloved grandfather to Paul and Emiko’s sons: Matthew, Alec and Samuel. He is survived by his brothers Nelson, Arnold and wife Ruth, and Gerald and wife Carolyn, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held for David on Monday, April 8 at Munson Lovetere Funeral Home in Southbury, 235 Main Street N. Visiting hours will begin at 10am with a service at 11am followed by the burial at Farband Cemetery in Morris, Connecticut. To leave an online condolence visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com

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