LONDONDERRY - John J. Zapor III, 53, of Londonderry, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 28, 1961 in Rockville Center, N.Y., and was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry. John worked for most of his life as a master carpenter, working with his stepfather at Peters and Fox. He was an avid RC racer, having won many trophies. He was a member of the NRA and held membership with a gun club in Manchester. John was an animal lover, especially German Sheperds, having owned many of them including his beloved Angus. He was a food enthusiast and enjoyed cooking. John also loved cars. He loved his ‘68 Ford Mustang and was a moderator for the Dodge forum, using the call name of Zman88. John was a NASCAR fan as well as a die-hard Jets and Yankees fan. AC/DC was one of his favorite bands. He will be remembered as a guy who knew something about everything. Above all other things, he loved his daughter, Amber.He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Walsh) Zapor; one daughter, Amber Dyrkacz, and her husband, Brandon; two stepchildren, Shannon Walsh and James Walsh; his mother, Suzanne Rennard and stepfather, Peter Sierpinski; his father, John J. Zapor Jr. and his wife, Qi; as well as two sisters, Dianne Rennard and Joanne Zapor. . SERVICES: There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a celebration of John's life and bonfire will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Dyrkacz home at 7 Island Road, Deerfield.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, D.C. 20090.The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, is assisting the family with arrangements. For directions, please call the funeral home at 603-432-2801. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.