We mourn the passing of Retired Journeyman Inside Wireman Brother Charles (Neil) Zinn. He was 83 years old, and had been a Local 569 and IBEW member for over 58 years. At 18, Neil joined the Navy, and served for close to 4 years. Two years after his military service, he decided to work with and join the IBEW, at Local 447, in El Centro. Fifteen years later, Local 447 amalgamated with Local 569, and Neil would become a very experienced and valued member, along with his Local 447 Brothers. Even though he lived in Imperial Valley, he was willing to work in both San Diego and Imperial counties. Neil would be dispatched to such varied contractors as Foley, Bechtel, Bob Vanderlinden, Fischbach & Moore (F&M) (2 dispatches), Kirkwood Elec. (2 dispatches), Interstate Elec., Jadat Elec., Ebasco (2 dispatches), Steiny & Co., Edlen, and Saturn Electric.
Over the years, Neil would attend several General Membership meetings in San Diego, especially during Service Pin Appreciation Night. He was kind and affable. If you had met him for the first time, he would make you feel at ease with his quick smile and easy-going manner. We will truly miss his presence.
