Francis (Pete) Zimmer, 72, of Maine, NY passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 8 2013. He was born July 21, 1940. Pete is pre deceased by his wife, Millie Elaine Zimmer; daughter, Cindy Lou Zimmer; parents, Louis and Ida Zimmer, brothers, Lyle (Toady) and Amy Zimmer; Boyd (Tim) Zimmer. He is survived by his sons, Stephen B. Zimmer and his girlfriend Laila Florentiino, Toronto, Canada, Terry (Joy) Zimmer, Oneonta, NY; daughters, Donna M. Zimmer, Whitney Point, NY, Sheri Zimmer, Springfield, MA; precious grandchildren, Nicole (Matt) Barrett, Karli, Paul and Rebecca Zimmer; brother, Allen (Virginia) Zimmer, Vestal, NY; Sister-in-law, Judy Zimmer, Maine, NY,. Pete was a retired heavy equipment operator and member of the Operating Engineers Local 410. Pete greatly enjoyed time spent with family and friends, especially at chicken and biscuit dinners at the legion, and homemade chicken bbq’s. Pete will be missed by his many friends at the “Topper”, Maine American Legion, “Our Place” and most importantly Friends Diner, where dad would visit with Jim and Olga daily. A Funeral Service for Pete will be heldFriday, 3 pm from the Allen Memorial Home,511-513East Main Street, Endicott, with Reverend Susan Davis officiating. Burial will be in Maine Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Friday from1 pmuntil service timeat 3 pm. Expressions of sympathy in Pete’s memory may be made to the Maine American Legion Post 1390 New York Route 26, Maine, NY 13802.