Alan M. Zimmermann Jr.
October 20, 1964 – July 21, 2024
Alan M. Zimmermann Jr. passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, surrounded by those he loved. Born in Philadelphia, PA to Alan Matson Zimmermann Sr. and the late Ada Zimmermann (Tait). He grew up in Palmyra and Cinnaminson, NJ and eventually settled in Riverton, NJ.  He graduated from Palmyra High School followed by Lincoln Technical School. He worked in sales in a family business, automotive government fleet sales and as a manufacturer's representative.
Al was a volunteer fireman for both Palmyra and Cinnaminson Fire Departments. During his 40-year career at the PFD he rose through the ranks to become Chief multiple times, only stepping down from that position as his illness progressed. Al was a well-respected fireman and had countless fireman friends as a result.

Al's first loves were his daughters, Emily and Abby. He cherished every moment spent with them. They grew up the daughters of a fireman; spending hours at the firehouse, playing on trucks, dressing up in gear, and listening to the constant buzz of a scanner. He loved talking with them, having their friends over, laughing with them, feeding them and watching them grow into the smart, beautiful women that they are. He was so very proud of them.

Al's second love was his wife, Penny. After going to grade school together and running into each other here and there during high school they traveled different paths until fate brought them back into each other's lives. At that point, they became inseparable and married a few years later. They took off on adventures on weekends, driving everywhere, planning trips around their favorite local eateries, discovering new ones, talking, laughing, and sharing everything. Having found each other they did not waste a moment and though the years together were fewer than they could have ever hoped, they lived a lifetime.

Al loved warm chocolate chip cookies, clean cars, Boston Cream Pie, his puppies, a good shrimp cocktail, music, ice cream, naps, pretzels and whipped cream! He was kind, thoughtful, funny, and had a vast number of acquaintances gained through his years in sales and as a fireman.

Al is survived by his wife Penny (Marshall), daughters Emily and Abby, father, Alan Matson Zimmermann Sr., siblings Lora Dunnigan (John), Frederick Zimmermann (Sandy) and sister-in-law Jennifer Zimmermann. Al will also be missed by his father-in-law Jack Marshall, brother-in-law Ken Marshall (Tish) and lifelong friend Michael McGonigal. Al is pre-deceased by his mother, Ada Zimmermann and his brother, Andrew Zimmermann.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, August 4th and attend his Celebration of Life at 12:00 pm, both at the Hall at the Harbour, 2000 Harbour Drive, Palmyra, NJ. Refreshments and light fare will be served immediately following. Per Al's instructions "This will be a party and celebration of a great life lived". Come prepared to shed a few tears, laugh and share your best Al story. Everyone has one.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Palmyra Fire Department at 115 W. Broad St. Palmyra, NJ