Lewis Harry Zell, 81, died Aug. 23, 2012, at the Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Philadelphia and lived in Vero Beach since 1997, coming from West Schulyer, N.Y.
Before retiring, he owned and operated his own luncheonette and insurance agency.
Later, he worked as an auditor and retired as premium audit manager from the Utica National Insurance Co.
He served in the Navy from 1950-54 aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt.
He was the founder and past president of the Old Barney Amateur Radio Club.
In 2007, he became an active member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
He was the past treasurer of the Countryside Home Owners Association and taught a computer club for the Countryside community.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Karen, of Countryside; son, James Zell, of Sebastian; daughters, Katherine Jacobs, of Grant, Cheryl Everill, of New Jersey, Gayle Hobbs, of California, Donna Dempsy, of Connecticut and Karen Enrico, of New York; sisters, Arlene Brochu and Dee Seigrist; and 16 grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.