1984 - 2022
Visitation
August 19, 202210 AM - 11 AM
Dolan Funeral Home 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, MA 01863
Funeral
August 19, 202211 AM
Dolan Funeral Home
Michael Joseph Zaker, 38, of Marshfield, MA. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 9, 2022 in Cumberland RI.
Michael was married to Rita E. (Dunn) Zaker with whom he would have celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary on October 16, 2022.
Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Richard Zaker Sr. and Catherine (Keefe) Zaker of Dracut MA.
He was a 2002 graduate of Alvirne High school in Hudson NH; where he was a standout singer/guitarist who excelled in all things musical. His life’s passion was performing, and his primary vocation was that of a professional musician, singer, song writer and guitarist.
Michael loved playing music, DJing and playing parties. Cooking for friends and family was one of his favorite past times, along with collecting baseball cards. Most of all Mike loved spending time with his family.
Besides his wife Rita (Dunn) Zaker, Michael is survived by his 4 children, Christopher Wedick of Nashua NH. Ava & Abby of Londonderry Nh, and Jacob Zaker of Marshfield MA. His in-laws Michael and Barbara Dunn of Marshfield Ma, Siblings Richard Zaker Jr. and his wife Lynne of Hudson NH, Nancy (Zaker) Nickerson and her Husband Allan Nickerson, Steven Zaker of Londonderry NH. Kellyanne (Zaker) Landry and Her Husband Michael Landry, Brian Taylor of Stoughton Ma. Amy Bellerose of Lawrence MA and Anthony Cotes of Lowell Ma. and was a loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Michael was predeceased by his parents Richard Sr. and Catherine Zaker.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visitation will be Friday, August 19, 2022 from 10 to 11am followed by a Memorial Service at 11am at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell, MA. Memorials may be made in his name to the Go Fund Me page set up to assist Rita with Michael’s final expenses. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
Darlene Galuski
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No words ! Heaven gained a new singer! Sorry I can’t be there in person Rita. ❤️???
Carin Rowe
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Steve and family
I’m so sorry for everyone’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steven Zaker
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Mike I am broken, my heart will be forever empty and broken. I can not believe you are gone. I love and miss you so bad it hurts. You will always be in my heart. Say Hi to Mom and Dad and Nana. Love you little Brother. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Rest Easy
Your Brother Steven
Paul Savage
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Steve
I am so sorry for your loss. I bet he was as kind of a person as you are.
Tami St.Cyr
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So sorry to hear about Michael’s passing. He was apart of the CK Family! May he RIP
Mike Borodawka
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Squish, You are the most talented musician I ever had the luxury of meeting and calling my friend. I admit we had many ups and downs through our friendship. You and I bonded in a way through working, joking, wise cracking on each other and just laughing. You will never be forgotten kid . REST IN PEACE Brother ?????????I Love You . Say hi to Brandon for us
Andrew Page
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You were one of the best friends I could have asked for. We had a blast growing up together. I’m thankful we were able to keep in touch so often after I moved 23 years ago. Rest in Peace. Till we meet again brother.
Kelli landry
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I am numb,I will miss your calls your funny voice mails ,they all started with its ya brotha just calling to say hi,I will miss ya happy birthday wishes and the happy Mother’s Day wishes,my cooking holiday meals for you an packing up all the left overs.. ya left me speechless just glad our last talk was sweet an our last words to each other were I love you !! The fact is Mike and I have lost a part of us!! Derrin told me that one thing ya left behind was many videos and he is right!! Thanks for all of them ,The only peace I find is knowing your final resting place is with mom and dad,,Michael I love you an I am so sad I don’t know how to absorb this,,we got Rita and Christopher and Jacob to keep us going,I will always be there for them ,Rest easy Michael ,love you always Kelli xxx ooo
Kelly Shepard
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❤️ Hugs my dear friend ❤️
Joe Bastek
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Rita I am sorry to hear of Michaels passing. I still have/and listen to the cds he gave me. Enjoyed talking music with him when I tattooed him. RIP to a talented artist/father.
Nancy
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My brother Mike,
Rest in Eternal Peace my lil brother.
Nancy ❤???
Nancy
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To my brother Michael
The angels are singing beside you tonight, I love you and pray you Rest in Eternal Peace, find the love in our parents arms. Nancy ❤???
Cliff
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Im at a loss. Nothing more words can explain.
Tyler Tufts
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My deepest sympathies and condolences to his entire family and all of the friends he has left behind. He was truly an amazing man all around. I’m sorry I can not make the service. Sending love. Rock In Heavenly Peace Mikey. You will be deeply missed
Anna
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I’m so sorry for everyone’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Tedesco
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I don’t even know where to start, but I guess it will be with how much I love you to my brother from another mother, my best friend, you will forever be the “maker” to my “trouble” which is what we always called each other haha. The laughs never ended. The tears always supported. The conversations neverending. You are missed SO SO MUCH. This was a really hard pill to swallow, and I am so glad to at least have your music to live through which I know will be the same for so many. To Rita, Jacob and his other children, I am so so sorry for your loss and I am sending an immense amount of prayers to you from my family to yours. We will absolutely do everything we can to make it to Marshfield fkr these services. Love always, your extended family, myself, Kevin, and Mason. We love you “Uncle Mike.” ❤️
Danielle campellone
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I will love you always. Rest easy.
Kayla Kinsley
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Cousin Mike,
When we woke up to hear this devastated news we were all numb! Still can’t believe you’re not physically here with us anymore. We will miss your random pop up’s just to say hello, and seeing that big smile walk through the door! We will miss getting to watch you play your amazing music but are blessed we will always have it to listen to you! We love you and hope you are resting peacefully, even though we know you’re rocking the heavens! You’ll never be forgotten
Kayla & Richie
Chris W
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Rest In Peace dad..I will forever hold you in a special place in my heart, ill be sure to keep memories of you everywhere I go. I’m sure you’ll be rocking out with your guitar in heaven dad..rest easy I love you..
Christine Seveins
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I have no words, I am in shock. I looked forward to the Make a wish fundraiser of Dawn’s because i knew i could request Tennessee Whiskry which you sang like an Angel. Everytime i hear that song i will think of you. The world has lost someone very special. R.I.P. Kid
Chris Spates
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Mike, you will be missed by many. I will miss seeing you play and entertain your audience in your unique way. You were a very talented musician and a great friend to my brother. So sorry you had to go. RIP
Mona Zaker
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You were the best son a mother could ask for. Playing mini golf together, talking your passion for music. I have a candle burning in your memory. I will see you a again my son love mom
americo catalano
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IF YOU MET HIM YOU KNEW
IF YOU HEARD HIM PLAY YOU KNEW
IF YOU TALKED WITH HIM YOU KNEW
IF YOU WERE IN HIS CIRCLE YOU DEFINITELY KNEW
HOW AMAZING HE WAS
GOING TO MISS YOU BROTHER RIP
YOU WERE LOVED AND RESPECTED BY ALL THAT KNEW YOU
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER
YOU WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH BY ALL THAT KNEW YOU
americo catalano
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IF YOU MET HIM YOU KNEW
IF YOU HEARD HIM PLAY YOU KNEW
IF YOU TALKED WITH HIM YOU KNEW
IF YOU WERE IN HIS CIRCLE YOU DEFINITELY KNEW
HOW AMAZING HE WAS
GOING TO MISS YOU BROTHER RIP
YOU WERE LOVED AND RESPECTED BY ALL THAT KNEW YOU
Karen Pearl
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I am so sorry for your family’s loss
Christy Coulsey
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Still does not seem real. Our hearts break. Hugs and prayers. Miss you all.
Angelo DiStefano
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My deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Mike was an amazing man, and will be missed by so many. Losing someone so talented and so young is absolutely heartbreaking. Rest in peace old friend.
Tracy Soares
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My deepest condolence to you guys
I love you all bunches.
Mike there are no words… love you dude may you rest in Heavenly peace?
KIMBERLY MOORE
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Mike,
I love you like fat people love cheese! Always! Thank you for bringing your bright light into my dreary world! I am so lucky to be your Aunty all though our time here on earth together ended way to soon! I am grateful to have shared any and all that we were given! I take comfort in knowing you’ll be there waiting to help cross me on the otherside when my time arrives, until then your memory will remain alive in our hearts our minds and our love!
Love Aunty Kim
(To Rita, Jacob, Christopher, My brother Mike and all family),
Mike loves all of you so very much! I am so sorry! His love for you boys is never ending and he will always walk with you throughout your own lives and watch over you even if its in spirit! He will always protect and guide you always! Love to all of you, sorry I could not physically be there for you, but my heart hasn’t left! Xoxo Aunty Kim