Bruce F. "Zap" Aquizap

Hampton – Bruce F. “Zap” Aquizap, 92, a lifelong Hampton resident, died peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 29, 1932 in Exeter, NH, and was the son of the late Roman B. Aquizap Sr. and Ruth V. (Fall) Aquizap. He graduated from Hampton Academy with the Class of 1951. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served 24 years, retiring in 1972 as a Lieutenant. During his time in the Navy as a submariner he served on the UUS Proteus, USS Sterlet, USS Tang, and most notably the USS Nautilus. Returning home from the service, Bruce attended the University of New Hampshire where he received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He went on to head the Cooperative Education program at Pinkerton Academy before moving on to his second career at the Seabrook Power Station as a Nuclear Systems Operator, retiring in 1998. It was then that he started his “retirement job” at the Home Depot in North Hampton where he worked for the next 20 years. Bruce was trustee of the George Ashworth scholarship fund, a member of The Hamptons American Legion Post 35, Pease Greeters, the Gideons and was a founding member and elder of New Covenant Church. He enjoyed painting, the beach, traveling, and wintering in Ft. Myers, FL with his late wife of 52 years Patricia (Silver) Aquizap. An avid cook, he loved working with his daughter Tori at her restaurant TNT Subs in Hampton, where he created “Bruce’s Famous Chili”. Bruce cherished hosting family get togethers, including birthday parties, Christmas parties, and Holiday feasts. Always taking the lead while enjoying cooking with those he loved, he generously shared his preparation secrets gleaned through the years. Surviving family members include his daughter, Victoria “Tori” Aquizap and partner Paul Duffy of Hampton; grandson Samuel E. Labonte of Hampton, Kim Carey and her husband Mark of Litchfield, Scott Aquizap and his wife Holly of Laconia, Jan Philips and partner Carl Early of NC, Jaime Aquizap and his wife Lisa of Concord, and Rahn Aquizap of Ohio, grand nieces and nephews, great grand nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his son Richard Aquizap; brother Roman B. Aquizap Jr. and great nephew Christopher S. Aquizap. Visiting hours will be held from 5-7 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the First Congregational Church, 127 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton. Burial with military honors will follow in the High Street Cemetery, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Bruce F. "Zap" Aquizap

June 29, 1932 - June 16, 2025