Charles "Charlie" Zoby Obituary (1950 - 2021)

Charles ("Charlie") Winston Zoby, 70, passed away peacefully of an apparent heart attack at his home in Newberry, FL on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born on August 26, 1950 in Norfolk, VA to William and Hazel (Gallup) Zoby, Charlie graduated from Lake Taylor High School, where he played in the marching band. For the past 25 years, Charlie has lived in Newberry and until his retirement was employed by Contemporary Management Concepts, which provides maintenance for Student Housing in Gainesville, FL. He was a photography buff, a breeder of rare birds, a fishing and boating enthusiast, and a member of both the Gainesville Offshore Fishing Club and the Coastal Conservation Association. Charlie was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Mary Zoby Riley. He is survived by his loving brother, Bill Zoby and his wife, Brenda, of Melbourne, FL; his nephew, David Zoby (Stephanie) of San Diego, CA, and his niece, Taber Zoby Leto (Lonnie) of Eagle, CO. Also left to mourn him are his grand-nephews and grand-nieces: William A. Zoby, III, Penelope Zoby, Maizy Leto, and Rowan Leto; as well as numerous cousins and many friends. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery (3000 Church St.) in Norfolk, VA on Saturday, January 30, 2021, with a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. and a reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charlie's honor to the Coastal Conservation Association Florida, P.O. Box 568886, Orlando, FL 32856 (www.ccaflorida.org) or to the Gainesville Offshore Fishing Club, 3324 W. University Ave., PMB #337, Gainesville, FL 32607.