Zella Ann Flaminio

Zella Ann “Terri” Flaminio, 94, of Iron Mountain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 as God's angels surrounded her to protect her journey to heaven. Zella was born on July 16, 1929 to Leo and Esther Haggart in Gloversville, New York. In 1947 she graduated from Gloversville High School and then attended Cobleskill College earning a nursery school teaching certificate. Zella moved to Florida and continued teaching until she enlisted in the US Navy where she proudly served her country. While stationed in Pensacola, Florida she met her future spouse Donald “Flip” Flaminio. They were married on February 7,1953 at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain, Michigan and moved there to begin their family of four children. Zella was blessed with a beautiful soul and because of that, there is a trail of dazzling memories. She was skilled at bowling and because of that she was voted into the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame. Zella also enjoyed over forty years of golf membership at Pine Grove Country Club competing in countless golf events as well attending numerous social celebrations. Zella and her husband owned and operated Quality Cleaners for many years and it was a successful family enterprise. Zella was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her son, Joey; both of her parents and her sister, Mary (Mickey) Schmand. She is survived by three daughters, Judy (the late Dan) Benishek of Crystal Falls, MI, Mary Flaminio of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Sandy (Doug) Delie of Green Bay, WI. Zella's surviving grandchildren include, Mick Grunlund, Adrienne (Neil) Black, Joe (Christine) Benishek, Kirby (Dean) Emerson, Todd Benishek, Jacyln Anderson (Mike Lob), Carly Anderson (Paul Faulkowski), Erin Anderson, Cassandra Baier, and Katelyn (Kyle) Vander Loop; 18 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law Marion Flaminio; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00am on Monday, February 26 at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will conduct military graveside honors. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Kingsford, Michigan for Zella's care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bishop Baraga Catholic School Tuition Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Zella "Terri" Flaminio online at www.ernashfuneralhome.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Zella Ann Flaminio

July 16, 1929 - February 18, 2024