Anthony Zazweta

Tony Zazweta, a resident of Port Orchard, Washington, passed away at Washington Veterans Home (Retsil) in Port Orchard, Washington, on December 20, 2024, at the age of 77.

Tony was born on August 31, 1947. His parents were Frank and Francis Zazweta. He grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. Tony was a graduate of Pocatello High School.

He married his wife Carla Cook and were together until her death in 1991. Together they had two daughters, Tina and Angel Zazweta.

Tony joined the US Navy in 1970 and was proud to serve his country. He served on carrier USS Ranger where he was HCT, among many other assignments including Navy Recruiter. Tony retired in 1992 as a Chief Petty Officer but never lost his passion for the Navy. Tony went to work as PSNS after his Navy retirement.

Tony married Nita Williams in 1994 at Base Bangor and lived in Bremerton, Washington until 1996 when they moved to Oregon. Tony went to work at Rose City Awning in Portland, Oregon and worked until 2000 when he quit his job to pursue his newfound interest in collecting, buying and selling antique fishing lures, rods, reels, creels and anything fishing!

Tony is survived by his wife Nita, daughters Tina (Eric) Halvorson, Angel (Ricky) Neitzel, stepson Bryan Williams, granddaughter Carla Halvorson, grandsons Brayden Neitzel, Eric Halvorson, Jr., and great grandson Kacyn as well as sisters Rita Collins, Katy Cunningham and Rosita Parks. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly. Tony was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ralph.

Services are to be held on February 7, 2025, at Silverdale Lutheran Church in Silverdale, Washington at 12pm. Celebration of life will follow at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club in Bremerton, Washington (3885 NW Golf Club Hill Rd Bremerton, WA) at 330pm.