Victor “Dennis” Zandanel, 86, of LaPorte, passed away April 17, 2025, in LaPorte (Northwest Indiana) hospital.

He was born February 24, 1939, in Donora, Pennsylvania, son of the late Edward and Dena (Fontanelli) Zandanel.

Mr. Zandanel served in the United States Army and was a skilled tool and die pattern maker by trade. In addition to his parents, Mr. Zandanel has been preceded in death by sisters, Delores "Dolly" Hines of LaPorte, Indiana, Ida Nutting of LaPorte, Indiana, and brother Edward (Sonny) Zandanel of Monessen, Pennsylvania.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Ann (Kovalak) Zandanel; children Valerie Geisman (Dennis) of Indiana, Nicholas Edward Zandanel (Shannon) of Illinois; a brother, Lee (Leo) Zandanel (Ann) of Florida; a sister, Louise Bittenbring of Virginia; nephew, Brian Troth (Semper Fi) of LaPorte, Indiana; and five grandchildren.

Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel of LaPorte, Indiana, is in charge of the arrangements.

There will be no public services.

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