In loving memory of

Michael Zobel
November 30, 1932 - January 24, 2023

GREECE - Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023 at age 90. Predeceased by his loving wife Maria Zobel; brothers John, Martin; sisters Rosina, Christina, Katharina & Maria. Michael is survived by his children; Michael (Sylvia) Zobel Jr., Heidi (Steven) Kasper, Erika (Chris Johnson) Zobel; grandchildren, Katharine, Sarah & Michael (Erika Rizzotti) Zobel, Benjamin (Alyssa) Kasper & Johnathan DeRue; great-grandson Wolfgang Michael Zobel; brother George (Regina) Zobel, many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be shared during visitation Friday, January 27, 4 -7 PM at the funeral home (1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester NY). Michael's Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 10:30 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church (4301 Mt. Read Blvd. Rochester NY). Interment Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Alzheimers Association, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd., Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618 or https://www.alz.org/rochesterny?form=alz_donate

To view a lifestream of Michael's funeral service, please visit https://us04web.zoom.us/j/573579627#success

Tributes

Gerlinde Friedman wrote on Jan 28, 2023:

"Dear Michael, Heidi and Erika, So very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I have many fond memories of him and your Mom over the years! I?ll never forget our summer vacations at Schneiders Park Beach. Your Dad was always so much fun and had that great voice for singing around the campfires! Thank you for sharing the video tribute. It really captures his spirit over the years. I know he will be missed. Sending love to all, Gerlinde Friedman"

Rosemary Horeth wrote on Jan 28, 2023:

"Dear Michael, Heidi, Erika & Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers while I am thinking of you during this sad time and hoping that time will ease your sadness and that your memories of your Dad will bring you peace. You will always remember your Dad's caring heart and all the ways that he was giving and kind. When you feel happiness deep in your soul, you will treasure the love that your Dad left behind. Your video tribute of your Dad was beautiful and touching and may God bless all of you . Sincerely, Rosemary Horeth, Tillsonburg, On Canada. "

Beth Nichols wrote on Jan 27, 2023:

"Erika, Prayers sent up for comfort, strength, help and healing for you and your loved ones. Condolences on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace, reunited with your mother in heaven. Beth Nichols and the Nichols' family"

Maria & Georg Emrich wrote on Jan 27, 2023:

"Michael, Sylvia, Heidi, Steven, Erika & Families, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Maria & Georg Emrich & Frank Emrich"

Nancy O Johnson wrote on Jan 26, 2023:

"Dear Michael ,Heidi and Erika - Sending my condolences to you all on the passing of your father. I will forever remember him growing up on Marblehead Dr with his infectious laugh, his rose bushes and the crazy, loud, fun German songs echoing from the garage . Mr Zobel thank you for your friendship through the years with my parents , your military service and for making an impression in my heart ! God Bless you and PROST ! Nancy Obenhofer Johnson "

Ron and Laura Amick wrote on Jan 26, 2023:

"Heidi and Erika, so very sorry for your loss. Ron and Laura Amick"

Adam Maurer wrote on Jan 26, 2023:

"Our hearts go out to the family as another Zobel goes home to the Father. Uncle Mike and Aunt Maria were always warm, kind, inviting, and pleasure to be around. It was always a great time when the brothers and sisters were able to be together in each other's company. Following the wishes of the family, a donation in Uncle Mike's name will be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Love to All! Adam, Kristy, Matthew, & Eliana Maurer"

Karin Coutant wrote on Jan 26, 2023:

"Michael, Heidi & Erika - sending our condolences to you and your families. Roger & Karin Coutant"

Tina (Emrich) & Terry Chappell wrote on Jan 26, 2023:

"Mike, Heidi, Erika & Families, sending you our deepest condolences. Your dad was such a sweet man. When I think of him, I always remember the fun family camping days we shared so many years ago."

Chris Regali wrote on Jan 26, 2023:

"Chris and Carl Regali - We will always remember Uncle Mike as the kind, gentle soul that he was, always there to help when someone needed something. I remember him as a young child when he first came to the US and Mike and brother George bought me my first bicycle and other toys. He was a proud American and truly loved this country, as all of us immigrants do. The family that he and Aunt Maria raised should be proud of all that he accomplished through the years and know that he loved them dearly. I know that Michael, Heidi and Erika cherish him and will miss him dearly. They have been remarkable in tending to his needs and should be proud of what they have all accomplished in their lives. God bless you all and give you strength to move forward. Mike too, will now be singing with the angels as are the siblings before him. They have gained what we have lost. We will never forget you and until we meet again. Our entire family loved you, Karl, Lisa and Kathy and their respective families."

Doug Elliott wrote on Jan 25, 2023:

"Sandy and I offer our condolences to the entire Zobel family whom we spent countless hours with and was made to feel that we were part of theirs. Mr. Zobel led a life that should be a guiding light to all of us. No one loved family and country more than him. He lived the American dream, starting with little, and ending with a legacy of a loving wonderful family and a business he built from the ground up. A business that was not just intended to provide, but one which he planned and hoped to pass to his children and grandchildren so they would be provided for. An example of his selfless love of family. I will always smile when my memories of him come forward. I will remember his smile and his love of joking and teasing. I will remember the life lessons I garnished listening to him. I will miss him but whenever I think of him, I will smile and be thankful for my time with him. My sincerest wish to his family is that their grief quickly turn to memories with smiles. With love, Doug, Sandy, Scott, Shannon"

Doug Elliott wrote on Jan 25, 2023:

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Marty Emrich wrote on Jan 25, 2023:

"Our condolences to Michael, Heidi, Ericka, and your extended Zobel families for the loss of your father, our Uncle Mike. We will always remember your father for the very special person/uncle he was, He was always there for our mother and father as they transitioned to living in New York. He was always there for our mother/family after our father passed away, He was always there for our mother/family when she/we needed someone to lean on for guidance and moral support. He was someone that we looked up to and knew that he always had our best interest at heart and that he could be counted on. We will always remember with fondness his joy in singing with his sisters/brothers, in-laws at family celebrations and gatherings of the past. To us, he will always be remembered for his kindness, strong will, perseverance and all around someone that we looked up to. We mourn the loss of your father, our Uncle Mike. You are in our thoughts and prayers, We will be making a donation to the Alzheimer Association in memory of your father- Michael Zobel. Emrich Family Marty/Denise Ernie/Paula Eric/Chris "