REMEMBER Sharon
Sharon Ann Zizzamia
67 YEARS OLD ·
Sarasota,
Florida
Sharon Ann Zizzamia (Skiendzior) was born on April 27, 1951, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Walter and Frances Skiendzior. Sharon was a mother, grandmother, artist, traveler, and longtime information-technology professional. After retiring from a career with the State of Connecticut's Department of Revenue Services, she embraced travel, family, painting, and new experiences. She loved visiting national parks and beautiful places and looked forward to watching her grandchildren grow.
Sharon graduated from South Windsor High School in 1969 and attended Manchester Community College and the University of Connecticut. She worked for many years in information technology with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.
Following retirement, Sharon enjoyed traveling, visiting family, exploring national parks, and painting. She was involved with the Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron, where she served as Commander.
Sharon was a mother, grandmother, stepmother, sister, and friend. She was survived by her mother, Frances; her children, Deana and Daniel; her stepchildren, Adam and Greg; her grandchildren; her sister, Darlene; and extended family. She was preceded in death by her son, Albert T. Zizzamia, and her father, Walter Skiendzior.
THE RECORD
In August 2018, deputies with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 7800 block of Crest Hammock Way in Sarasota County. Inside the home, deputies discovered Sharon A. LaPrad, 67, and her husband, Richard F. LaPrad, 67, deceased.
Following a preliminary investigation, detectives reported that Richard LaPrad appeared to have fatally shot Sharon before taking his own life. The Sheriff's Office identified the incident as an apparent murder-suicide and stated that the medical examiner would determine the official causes of death.
The investigation was ongoing at the time of the initial reports.
RELATIONSHIP CONTEXT
Husband / spouse
Sharon was married to Richard F. LaPrad at the time of her death. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office identified Richard as her husband and the suspected perpetrator in the reported murder-suicide.
The supplied reporting does not establish a history of domestic violence, separation, protective orders, or prior threats involving the couple.
LEGAL / SYSTEM RESPONSE
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check at the LaPrad residence on August 13, 2018, at approximately 5 p.m. Deputies discovered Sharon and Richard LaPrad deceased inside the home.
Detectives investigated the deaths as an apparent murder-suicide. The Sheriff's Office subsequently reported that Richard appeared to have fatally shot Sharon before shooting himself. The medical examiner was responsible for confirming the official causes of death.
SOURCES
INFORMATION LIMITATIONS
Available sources do not establish whether there were previous reports of domestic violence, protective orders, threats, stalking, coercive control, or separation-related circumstances. No information was provided indicating that children were present during the incident. Final medical examiner findings were not included in the reporting reviewed.
TRANSPARENCY / RECORD NOTE
The obituary identifies Sharon as Sharon Ann Zizzamia (Skiendzior), while law enforcement reporting identifies her as Sharon A. LaPrad. The obituary lists August 10, 2018, as her date of death. News reporting establishes that deputies discovered the couple on Monday, August 13, 2018. The exact date of the fatal incident has not been independently confirmed.
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