1991
Zachary
2022
Zachary Lloyd Pennisi
October 14, 1991 — October 31, 2022
Born in Boise, Idaho on October 14, 1991, Zachary was the quintessential Idaho boy with an affinity for the outdoors. Whether he was hiking, camping, skiing, motorbike riding, or white water rafting, if there was a thrill to be had, Zachary was all in.
Looking for a fresh start at life, Zachary moved to Heber City in the spring of 2022. He found a welcoming community and many friendships at Wasatch Crest. As he transitioned out of the program, he quickly found employment with Rose Hill Excavation, where he operated heavy machinery. No wonder as he practically grew up riding in the cab of an excavator and the lowboy truck/trailer with his dad. He loved working in the outdoors and excelled at his job; it gave him a sense of purpose. He often sent his family pictures of the job sites he was working on to share his experiences.
On October 31, 2022, he made an unfortunate choice that took his life. His family is so grateful to all those who took the time to know him, to love him, and to give him a chance.
Zachary leaves behind a heartbroken family: his father Stephen, mother Kathy, and siblings Ethan, Hadley, and Natalie as well as a large extended family who loved him dearly. We are better people for having known Zachary. He taught us of the healing power of forgiveness, the need for compassion towards others and to place our hope in God’s great mercy and His abundant redemption.
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” — 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
“It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” ~Teddy Roosevelt
Looking for a fresh start at life, Zachary moved to Heber City in the spring of 2022. He found a welcoming community and many friendships at Wasatch Crest. As he transitioned out of the program, he quickly found employment with Rose Hill Excavation, where he operated heavy machinery. No wonder as he practically grew up riding in the cab of an excavator and the lowboy truck/trailer with his dad. He loved working in the outdoors and excelled at his job; it gave him a sense of purpose. He often sent his family pictures of the job sites he was working on to share his experiences.
On October 31, 2022, he made an unfortunate choice that took his life. His family is so grateful to all those who took the time to know him, to love him, and to give him a chance.
Zachary leaves behind a heartbroken family: his father Stephen, mother Kathy, and siblings Ethan, Hadley, and Natalie as well as a large extended family who loved him dearly. We are better people for having known Zachary. He taught us of the healing power of forgiveness, the need for compassion towards others and to place our hope in God’s great mercy and His abundant redemption.
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” — 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
“It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” ~Teddy Roosevelt
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