Francis Joseph Zappula, 63 of North Adams, MA died Wednesday July 19, 2017 at Berkshire Medical Center.
He was born in North Adams, MA on September 15, 1953, son of Francis Dominic and Joan Theresa (English) Zappula. He attended local schools and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1971 and also attended Barnes College in Denver, CO.
Fran was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division.
He was last employed as the store manager by North Adams Tire. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church and was a member of the American Legion Post #125. He enjoyed music.
Survivors include his son Michael J. Zappula and his fiancée, Stephanie Rogers of North Adams; and two grandchildren- Ethan and Isaac. He also leaves his former wife, Janet Zappula of North Adams.

FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Francis Zappula will be Monday July 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. A calling hour will be held Monday morning from 10-11 at the funeral home. Donations may be made in his memory to the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.