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Ken Zagnoni

  • August 7, 1937 - October 17, 2011
  • Overland Park, Kansas
  • Kansas City Symphony
    1703 Wyandotte, Suite 200
    Kansas City, MO 64108
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“I was saddened to learn of Ken's passing. We worked together at Eisenberg and I thoroughly enjoyed his company. He was a genuine "nice guy". ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Jim Murtha

“I was saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He was a good man. May his memory be a blessing. ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Michael Staenberg - St. Louis, MO

“I share your sense of loss. Ken was a wonderful friend who helped me through several rough rapids in life. I will miss my frequent phone calls with...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Douglas Smith - Madison, AL

“Just wanting to say that I am truly sorry for your loss. Ken was such a good man--and someone who my dad liked very much. Thinking of you. ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Shelly Maizlish Silverman - AZ

“We enjoyed visiting with you two at Michael and Sandi's wedding. Pat, may God be with you and your family. ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Bob and Sharonlynn (Baker) Hodson - IL


John Kenneth "Ken" Zagnoni left this life unexpectedly at his home in Overland Park, KS on October 17, 2011. Ken, the son of Margaret and John Zagnoni, both deceased, spent his boyhood in Rockford, IL. He attended Lawrence College in Appleton, WI and graduated from Wichita State University where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. After 10 years at IBM, Ken joined Leo Eisenberg & Co. which was the beginning of his career in commercial real estate. He continued this career at Terra Venture and ended as the Principal of Ken Zagnoni & Co.

Ken is survived by his wife, Pat, his son, Gregory Zagnoni, Overland Park, daughter, Lori (Bob) Bridges, San Antonio, TX, Pat's children, Stephanie (Scott) Clark, Overland Park; Stephen (Cheryl) Stanberry , Independence, MO and Jeffrey Stanberry, Long Beach, CA., grandchildren, Tyler and Chandler Clark, Bethany and Christina Stanberry and Zachary Zagnoni; sister, Judi (Dale) Baker of Naples, Florida.

Ken died while reading The Wall Street Journal with Monday Night Football playing in the background – two of his many passions, reading and football. Traveling was another delight. Ken and Pat traveled the world and he especially treasured their numerous trips to Italy. In true Italian tradition, nothing gave him more pleasure than making certain that no one left his home hungry. His home was his castle.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, at D.W. Newcomer's Funeral Home, 112th & Metcalf, Overland Park, KS followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Kansas City Symphony.