Age 87, of Pine City, NY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday December 17, 2009.She is survived by her sister, Sophie Kozemko; special nieces and nephews, the Kozemko Children, Cathy, Stephen, Mark, and Tina, also many more nieces and nephews. Her husband Nunzio D. Zangara predeceased Vera in 1999. She was loving aunt, who loved to be with family, friends and neighbors. Vera retired from the Remington Rand Corporation. The family will receive friends at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport on Sunday December 20, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM with Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin St. Elmira, followed by Graveside Service in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.