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Tony
Zino
1912 - 2001
We are grieved at the passing of
Tony Zino on Saturday, September 29, 2001. Three children, his
daughter Barbara and two sons Charles and Anthony survive him.
Rotary and the work of the Gift
of Life Program was a major part of his life. Tony held many
positions and titles in Rotary, President of the Manhasset Rotary
Club, President of the Gift of Life Program and District Governor of
Rotary District 7250. Tony was often referred to as "Mr.
Manhasset" or the "Mayor of Plandome Road". His
effervescent personality affected all he came in contact with. He
greeted everyone with an infectious smile, flashing his sparkling
blue eyes and always had a story to tell. He most often would engage
in a conversation about the Rotary Gift of Life program.
As President of the Manhasset
Rotary, it was Tony who approved a proposal by several Manhasset
Rotarians to provide medical assistance to Margaret Rose Illukol, of
Kampala, Uganda, in response to an article in the December 1973
Rotarian Magazine, "A New Face For Margaret Rose". Their
effort on behalf of Margaret Rose eventually lead to Manhasset Rotary
sponsoring open-heart surgery for 5 year old Grace Agwaru also from
Uganda. From this genuine effort on behalf of a single child grew the
formation of the Gift of Life Program that has since provided life
saving open-heart surgery for over 2,200 children from over 50 countries.
Tony was always promoting the
work of the Gift of Life. His energy breathed life into children
worldwide. Shakespeare once said, "God gave us a memory so we
could smell the fragrance of a rose in December." As our work
with the Gift of Life continues, we will remember Tony Zino.
Robbie Donno
Chairman
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