Michael Gary Zavesky

Michael Gary Zavesky, 66, of Deer Park, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 6. He was born July 27, 1949 in Cuero, Texas and grew up in Bishop, Texas. Michael was a retired Houston police officer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Theresa Zavesky and granddaughter Audrey Taylor Zavesky.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years Dolley Zavesky, five daughters: Lynda and Shawn Zak, Diane and Keith Staab, Carolyn and Dowell True, Scherie and Ron Salinas, Marion and Lance Suggs; three sons: Tommy and Tonie Zavesky, Daryl and Amy Zavesky, and Christopher and Jillian Zavesky; thirteen grandchildren: Taylor and Kevin Rainosek, Shawn Zak II, Cody Staab, Aaron Staab, Corbi and Ben Davis, Daniel Simmons, Jr., Zakary Salinas, Cristian Salinas, Alexandra Brejnik, Victor Suggs, and Hayes Zavesky; one great-granddaughter: Mallory Sue Davis, one great-grandson on the way: Hudson Rainosek, and one additional grandchild on the way; two sisters: Brenda and Jimmy Plocek, Susan and Billy Kahlich; and one brother: Mark and Linda Zavesky. He also leaves behind brothers and sisters in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Michael and his wife Dolley spent the last ten years traveling Europe. In addition to his many passions including model airplanes and his vast tie collection, he was a master storyteller.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Mission and Education Fund.