Funeral Details

Vivian P. "Vicki" Zagon

December 6, 1937 - November 8, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Karyn Kedar

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
847.229.8822
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Following the interment until 9PM.

Memorial Contributions

Sara Shulman Memorial Fund
470 Highland Grove Drive
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
Zelle: glenn@crimsondc.com





OBITUARY

Vivian P. "Vicki" Zagon nee Heackley, age 86. Loving wife of the late Phillip “Phil” Zagon for 65 years. Loving mother of Caryn (Samuel) Shulman, Lauren (Tod) Canon and Glenn (Cheryl Covici) Zagon and mother-in-law of the late Melissa Zagon. Proud Nana of Ben Shulman, Matthew (Sarah) Canon, Sydney Canon, Hannah Zagon and the late Sara Shulman. Dear sister of Tobey (the late Jack) Adatto and Rosalyn (the late Morris) Davis, loving aunt to her nieces and nephews, cousins and friend to all who knew her.

Vicki was a devoted and loving presence in the lives of her family and friends, always there to celebrate, support, and cheer for her children and grandchildren. Her warmth and enthusiasm shined through whether at a play, sporting event or just lending an ear, Vicki’s unwavering love and encouragement touched everyone who knew her. Her family meant everything to her, and she poured her heart into every moment spent with them. Alongside her husband Phil, they worked side by side at Zagon Business Service. She was responsible for helping grow ZBS into a successful printing company with her dedication and strong work ethic. Vicki would work long hours, yet made sure she was always there for her kids. She was known for her incredible kindness, generosity, and her boundless love-though she would never miss a chance to give her husband a little ribbing about his choice in clothes. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, like baking her famous mandel bread, sipping on a vanilla milkshake or finding a bargain while shopping at Nordstrom Rack or the late Loehman’s. Her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her feel an immense loss, but her legacy of love and support will remain forever in their hearts.

Service Tuesday 11AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (one block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to: Sara Shulman Memorial Fund
470 Highland Grove Drive, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089, Zelle: glenn@crimsondc.com. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals- Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I loved my Auntie Vicki. Her smile was beautiful and her laugh contagious. My heart goes out to you at this devastating time.
Love, Cara

Cara Ripes
November 8, 2024
My aunt Vicki was a sweet lady . Always very thoughtful and kind to me and my family. Sh ed e we I’ll be missed.
Love Andrea and Richard Berman

Andrea Berman
November 8, 2024
Our precious momma Vicky. It’s hard to believe how sudden your health changed this November , and for me and the few loving hands that supported your care and companionship we are just at a Los for words but take comfort that you are freed from what hindered you to thrive and trust that you are now closer to our missed loved one. Papa Phil. For It’s a promise to the faithful that we all shall meet again ! Amen amen 🙏🏿 oh my !! Condolences to your loving children and to Alicia who made it possible to connect with you momma Vicky ! I shall carry your smile and sweet pecks with me forever !!

Angela Mwanakaoma
November 9, 2024
I don’t have a personal memory per se, however everytime I did see Vicki (with her family) she was always smiling! She always had that sparkle in her eyes. And she loved loved loved her family!
I also want to say that she and her beloved husband had the most loving and caring children and grandchildren. And they both loved their family with all of their might.
And I think she is soaring high now with her husband and her beautiful granddaughter, Sarah.

Lori Filerman
November 10, 2024
Vicki was like having a sister which I never had. I had 2 wonderful brothers. Vicki was caring and ever so thoughtful.
Vicki let me wear one of her fancy dresses to my senior prom. She was only dating Phil at that time How nice of her
to do that. I will miss her and seeing her big smile. She will be with her husband Phil, my brother, who I also miss
very much.

Renee Myerson
November 11, 2024
The passing of the Zagon family’s matriarch is a sad time, but she is at rest and will long be remembered by those who loved her.

Art Shulman
November 11, 2024