Calvin V. Zier

June 12, 1933 - September 12, 2017

Calvin Valentine Zier "The man, the myth, the legend" is what Calvin Zier was known as to his six children. He was everybody's hero. Calvin (also known as Chick) died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, surrounded by family. Born in Valley Stream, New York, he was the son of the late Herbert and Josephine Zier (Petersen). He graduated from Glen Cove High School in New York in 1951. Calvin joined the Marine Corp, remaining active from 1953-1956 (he continued with Reserves until his honorable discharge in 1961). Calvin married the love of his life, the late Antonya Rose Marie Capobianco on February 17, 1957. Calvin and Tonia moved their family to Northville, New York where they lived their days out happily. Calvin worked as one of the most respected New York State Troopers for thirty years until he retired in 1988. At retirement, he was the zone sergeant in Fonda, New York. Calvin enjoyed vacationing in Saint Augustine, Florida, golfing, and many outdoor activities with his family and friends. Cal and Tonia's children include Glenn Zier (Tammy), Carol Zier, Teresa Tremblay (Eddy), Jeff Zier (Randi), Nancy Zier (Jeff Patterson), and Linda Zier (Tony Montalvo). Grandchildren are Lance Zier, Greg Zier, Jessica Carter, Jeremy Tremblay, Lindsey Tremblay, Justin Zier, Bailey Patterson, Lucia Stein-Montalvo, Sofia Stein-Montalvo, Henry Montalvo, Francesca Montalvo, and three great grandchildren. Calling hours will be on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00 am. Both services will take place at the Northville Funeral Home, 401 Bridge Street, Northville, New York. Burial will immediately follow the funeral services at The Prospect Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New York State Trooper Foundation, Mountain Valley Hospice, or The Northampton Ambulance Service. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com. "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." -A.A.Milne