In loving memory of John James Zinkand, age 84 of Arbutus, Maryland, who passed away April 2, 2026. He was born to the late Andrew C. Zinkand Sr and Elizabeth G. Zinkand. Loving husband to the late Evelyn J. Zinkand (Grace) for 56 years. Devoted father to the late John James Zinkand Jr, son Robert J. Zinkand and his wife Tracey, and Gina Loveland and her husband Jon. He was the caring grandfather of Emma and Jessica Zinkand. Best friends with Ziggy Zinkand and Luna Loveland. Survived by brothers Danny, Jimmy (Sharon), Michael, and Ricky (Susie), and sisters Mary Ellen, Kathy (Steve), Liz (Jim), Maureen (Randy), Susan, sister-in-law Vicky, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers Andrew and Joe.

He was co-owner of a successful family business, Zinkand Electric, Inc., in Baltimore. He was a proud member of the Army Reserves, Electrician, Farmer, Hunter, and Fisherman. John was very devoted to his family and cherished the time spent with them. He will be greatly missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Ascension Catholic Church, 1527 Potomac Ave. Halethorpe, MD 21227 on Friday, April 10 at 10:00am. Interment will immediately follow at Meadowridge Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.