Date of Service:
December 30, 2023
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Zac Dulac, a loving husband, caring son, and faithful friend and companion, went home to be with the Lord after a hard-fought 14-month battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023.
Surrounded by his wife, Ali, mother, Donna, and a small handful of family and friends, Zac went peacefully into the hands of His Lord around 4:00 p.m.
Zac was born June 13th, 1984, in Vero Beach. Zac married Ali Austin on November 7, 2015. Ali often jokes that he’s “the best thing I ever found on the internet.” Zac was known to share that from the moment he and Ali met, they were drawn together like two magnets.
While growing up in Vero Beach, Zac spent some time in Orlando, where he attended the prestigious Paul Mitchell The School, where he would earn his cosmetology credentials before returning to Vero to open up the local favorite, Hair Identity.
Zac’s outgoing personality and adventurous nature were vital to the success of Hair Identity as he launched it during the wake of the 2020 pandemic. His love for Vero and unflinching desire to be located downtown – to become known as a “place the locals call home” served him well as he and Ali sought to establish Hair Identity in the heart of Vero on 14th Avenue.
The vision, location, and scope of Hair Identity were Zac’s dream. He loved helping people feel good and took great pride in providing unparalleled service and customer satisfaction. If you were a client, then you know how special he made you feel and the effort he put into being sure you left satisfied with the outcome and thankful for being in the presence of Zac and the team around him.
Zac was a graduate of Vero Beach High School and a four-year athlete, kicking for the storied Vero Beach Fighting Indians football team. He loved the water and often sought his therapy out on the Indian River. Zac was an excellent chef who loved entertaining and being around people. Zac was, indeed, the consummate people person; a forgiving soul with a sacrificial heart, he would go out of his way to help others. He was truly one of a kind – always living in the moment with nothing to hide. And, while he could fill up a room with his personality, he also had an intuitive sense about others – particularly others who may be struggling. He thought nothing of stopping whatever he was doing to be sure that you were okay!
Zac was a constant jokester and a storyteller who kept nothing back. He shared his life with others generously in both word and deed! If you ever sat in his chair or saw him out and about, you no doubt heard what was going on with him without sugarcoating or holding anything back. That’s just the man he was. He could win your heart with his infectious smile and keep your heart with his unconditional love.
Zac has left us too soon. And, while we know he is fully healed and at home with his savior, Christ the Lord, we will miss him every day for the rest of our lives. The last year and a half of his life was one relentless battle with the monstrous glioblastoma. Zac and Ali never gave up or gave in. Yet, in the end, the disease was simply too much. It was time for Christ to take him home. We want him back. Every minute of every day. Even so, we are thankful for every minute we had with him and will commit to carrying him and his life with us into tomorrow’s new unknown.
Zac is predeceased by his father, Gary Dulac. He is survived by his wife, Ali Dulac; his mother, Donna Dulac; sister, Nicole (Aaron) Martin; niece, Tenley; nephew, Blaise; Uncle Ron Dulac; Aunt Marie Hinds and many other uncles, aunts, cousins, family members and two loving dogs, Finnley and Daisy.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Pillar Community Church, 3515 66th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32966 on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.
A Reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall. All guests are invited to stay to visit with family and friends.
In the midst of Zac’s cancer journey, he became increasingly unsettled by and distressed over the presence of childhood cancer in our world. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a generous donation in Zac’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
© 2024 Lowther Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
Donna Simon - Friend
December 22, 2023, 7:48 pm
Our hearts ache for you. Sending hugs and prayers
Denise Duda - Friend
December 22, 2023, 7:52 pm
You will forever be missed. You made such a major impact on my life in such a short time. The love and commitment you shared with your beautiful wife is a testament for all. Your amazingly close family ties is a light that shines on us all. You are gone way too soon and you will be missed daily. Love to you and everyone whose life you touched and made brighter.
Natalie Luther - friend
December 22, 2023, 7:59 pm
Ali, I am so so sorry. What beautiful and heartfelt words you wrote. Even through looking from a distance, it was apparent the love you shared. I haven’t seen Zac in years but I remember meeting you for the first time when you guys were coming off the boat at Riverside ramp. He never hesitated to say hi and catch up. We met in high school when he was the “cool football star!” I was happy to know him in that period of my life. Praying for you and the Dulac Family. ️ —Natalie Luther
Jennifer Hoard - Friend
December 22, 2023, 8:00 pm
What a wonderful description of Zac! He had such charm and was loved by so many people. I will miss voice, his laugh, his smile and his hugs. He did leave us too soon but I am happy he is cancer free and reunited with his father. I know he continues to watch over Ali and Donna because that’s just who he is.
Jennifer Palko - Friend
December 23, 2023, 2:04 am
Truly a beautiful tribute for such a unique soul. We are so sorry for your loss and extend our deepest condolences. He will be dearly missed. Sending love and prayers to his wife Ali and mom Donna, whom he always spoke about with such deep pride and infinite love.
Karen Spooner Spilman - Friend
December 23, 2023, 2:07 am
My sincerest sympathies to Ali, Donna and the rest of Zac’s family—Heaven has most definitely gained another angel. Keeping you all in my heart and prayers as you grieve this most difficult loss. Zac will be so missed but I feel comfort that he is with his Dad. ❤️
Diane Tyler - Friend
December 24, 2023, 3:21 am
Donna, Ali and all… my heart is breaking for you all… sending you all love and lifting you up in prayer…
Nicholas Dulac - First cousin
December 24, 2023, 4:49 am
You’re the best cousin a man could ever ask for Zac. You were a brother that I never had. God bless you my friend. We haven’t talked much the last few years but we had a bond. I am so heartbroken and just devastated. Rest easy cousin, I love you so much . -love Nick
Judy Fitzgerald - Friend
December 24, 2023, 1:42 pm
Prayers for the whole family. He will be missed at Pillar. May God bring comfort to you all.
Bill Lewis - Friend
December 24, 2023, 5:17 pm
Dear Ali, Donna, Nicole, family members and friends….So, so sorry for the huge loss of Zac! May his memory last forever and may he rest in peace in God’s glory…..My love to all….
Chrissy Canady - Friend
December 26, 2023, 7:51 pm
Ali that is absolutely the perfect description of Zac’s journey and a reflection who is was!! To a tee…just goes to show that you can find good people (soulmates) in this crazy world. You and Zac were truly blessed to find each other…every time I would ask him “Hey how is Ali doing” he would get a huge grin on his face and say GREAT! From a young child to a grown man…Zac was able to touch your heart. My life was blessed with him in it ❤️ I will be praying for you and Donna in the coming days, weeks and months. But if I know Zac will be “pushing” you thru each and every moment. Take care!!
Sharon gingery - Friend
December 26, 2023, 11:19 pm
Dear Ali Donna and all of Zac’s family, our hearts are broken for your loss. We feel so blessed to have been able to get to know Zac if only for a short time. Definitely one of a kind. We are always here for you whenever you need us anytime. Continuing to pray for you. Ali your tribute to Zac was amazing. Our deepest condolences he will be missed by so many of the people whose life he touched. An amazing man.love you all, Sharon, Terra and family
Lori Capobianco - Friend
December 26, 2023, 11:52 pm
Ali, The words could not have been more accurate as to who Zac was. When we met you both in Legend Lakes it was apparent how much in love you both were – he told us of the beautiful story of your meeting and your adventures. His laugh was truly infectious, and his smile will carry on the hearts who were lucky to have crossed his path in this lifetime. God be with you and your extended family and friends. Hugs and Prayers – Lori and Larry
Liliana B Mees - friend
December 30, 2023, 3:16 am
Zac you will be greatly missed but will always be in our hearts. God be with you.
Joshua Jones - Coworker
December 30, 2023, 6:20 pm
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” James 4:14. On behalf of the Jones family our prayers are with you Ali and family during this difficult time. We love you Dulac family.
Bonnie Mixon
December 30, 2023, 7:13 pm
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Just reading about him brought a smile to my face Blessings Bonnie Mixon
Pamela Hewett - Friend
December 30, 2023, 8:32 pm
Ali, Zac spoke about you often and his love was so pure and honest. May his memory live within you for many years to come. Treasure the memories you guys made, as they will comfort you when you can’t take another step. May God be with you through this time.
Roger Dion - Friend
January 2, 2024, 3:18 pm
Donna. Please accept our sincerest condolences for your loss. Roger and Donna Dion