Victoria F. Zimmermann

Victoria Florence Zimmermann, 91, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away on March 14, 2020, surrounded by family, at the home of her daughter in Royal Oak, Michigan. Victoria Florence Gonzalez was born on May 13, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio to Jose' and Dolores Gonzalez. She graduated from Rayen High School in 1946 and went to work for New York Life Insurance. She married Lewis Zimmermann on November 5, 1949. The newlyweds lived with her parents until they built their own home, on property connected to the Zimmermann family farm in Cornersburg. Vickie then worked alongside Lew in their family-owned business, Zimmermann Meat Packing Company, until his death in 1972. Afterwards, she worked at North Side Hospital in the Payroll Department, Sabatini's Restaurant and then at the General Motors - Lordstown Assembly Plant until her retirement in 1988. Victoria was baptized and remained a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown. In the 1950's, she and Lew were members of the informal "Canfield Dance Club" that included many members of the community. The happiness of others was Vickie's mission in life. She went out of her way to make others feel comfortable and included at any gathering. She will be remembered for how she never met a stranger and for her quick wit. Her grandchildren remember swimming in the pool at her house and how she always made sure there was a bucketful of Dirt Pie and Fudgsicles in the freezer. They also remember how they could be themselves around Grammy Vickie, no matter how much activity or noise was involved. Victoria was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis A. Zimmermann, an infant sister, Patrita, her brothers, Joe Gonzalez(Irene) and Frank Gonzalez (Emma) and her nephew Larry Gonzalez. She leaves her three children, Leslie Zimmermann (Molly Mackil), Robin Morgan (Charles) and Amy Lieblein (Richard), six grandchildren, Mackenzie Morgan (Niral Shah), Collin Morgan (Ana), Keaton Morgan, Sara Simons (Marshal), Lisa Hebert (Marshall) and Miranda Lieblein, three great-grandchildren, Akhil, Anika and Kai Shah, two nieces, Gail Donofrio and Zoe Monsler and one honorary son, David Bell. Memorial services will be held sometime in the future at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, Ohio, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, 44503. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Victoria F. Zimmermann

May 13, 1928 - March 15, 2020