John Zuccarelli

In this article, we will take a closer look at the life and career of John Zuccarelli. He was an artist, community volunteer, and family man.

He was the creative force behind countless logos, letterheads and typesets produced by Lehman Brothers over 49 years. On Wednesday, March 25th at 87 years old he passed away.

Early Life and Education

Early in a child’s life, they acquire much insight about themselves and the world. Parents and primary caregivers teach them how to speak, walk, feed themselves, and develop other essential life skills that will aid in their development into healthy adults.

However, for children to reach their full potential they require active stimulation and socialization with others. This is where early childhood education (ECE) comes in.

ECE programs aim to foster children’s cognitive and social development, with a particular emphasis on school readiness. Some ECE initiatives also take a “whole child” approach that prioritizes mental and emotional health.

Professional Career

John Zuccarelli began his legal career as a law clerk at the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office in Ohio. His areas of expertise include complex civil litigation, business and transaction law, as well as estate planning.

In his career, he has achieved favorable outcomes for his clients in courtrooms and earned numerous awards. Aside from law work, he also enjoys motoring and racing.

He once represented a USCCA member involved in an early morning shooting that saw his client defend himself with one shot. It was the first of its kind in a major metropolitan area. Most importantly, all costs associated with this case were covered by the USCCA and no charges were laid against him.

Achievements and Honors

In 2014, John was inducted into the Danbury High School Hall of Fame. As a three-sport athlete, he earned ten varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball.

Throughout his high school career, he earned numerous awards for academic achievement and community service. He was recognized with both the Kiwanis Club Football Award and Old Timer’s Scholarship as the outstanding student athlete in Danbury area.

He attended Central Connecticut State University and, upon graduation, began his professional career at Norwich Free Academy as a teacher, coach, athletic director and dean of students. Additionally, he served on the board of directors for Norwich NAACP.

Personal Life

John Zuccarelli was a passionate man who dedicated his life to making an impact on those around him. As Supervisor and Democratic Committeeman in Thornton Township, Illinois for over two decades, he was widely respected by those within and without the community.

His work was dedicated to providing jobs, health services and food assistance for the local community. He created programs that reached out to youth, adults and seniors alike.

Zuccarelli served on the Board of Trustees at South Suburban College from 1978 until his retirement, advocating for reduced tuition rates for local students. As Chairman of this same Board for many years, his efforts were well-recognized by those within and outside South Suburban College.