Mr. J. Michael Zagorites

April 27, 1970 - January 22, 2021

James Michael Zagorites “Mike” Beloved Son, Father, Brother, and Uncle CHELMSFORD—J. Michael Zagorites, 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on January 22, 2021. He was the beloved son of James and Suzanne (Lavoie) Zagorites and beloved father to Lillian and Ava Zagorites. Mike was born in Lowell on April 27, 1970. He was raised in Chelmsford and attended Chelmsford Schools. He was a graduate of Chelmsford High School and a member of the wrestling team. Mike made many friends throughout his years at CHS and stayed close to a core group into adulthood. After graduation Mike went onto Merrimack College where he graduated with Presidential Scholars Honors. Mike worked in sales as a successful telemarketer. Spending time with his family was his favorite pastime. Summers spent by the pool with Lillian and Ava were very special to him and many memories were made. Mike and his girls also loved to watch movies together. Being a Dad was his favorite role. Mike also loved being with sister, Pamela Kaldi and his niece, Naima Kaldi and nephew and Godson, Jimmy Kaldi. Mike’s family was very important to him and he will be greatly missed by them. In addition to his immediate family, Mike is also survived by his aunts, uncles and cousins here in New England, the Carolinas, and the rest of the country. Mike is predeceased by his grandparents, Peter D. and Doris (Lenehan) Zagorites and Francis T. and Irene A. (Bourgeois) Lavoie. MICHAEL’S WISHES WERE TO BE CREMATED, TO HAVE A MASS, FOLLOWED BY A CELBRATION OF LIFE. DUE TO CURRENT PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS, THIS WILL TAKE PLACE AT A LATER DATE. AS AN EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY, DONATIONS IN MIKE’S MEMORY MAY BE MADE TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 300 5TH AVENUE, WALTHAM, MA 02451 or at heart.org OR TO THE LOWELL HUMANE SOCIETY 951 BROADWAY STREET LOWELL, MA 01854 OR AT www.lowellhumanesociety.org/donate. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com