William Paul Zellenka

Aged 84 years, of Westwood, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at Faulkner Hospital, Brookline, following a lengthy illness, associated with diabetes. Born in Boston, April 29, 1923, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Spachek) Zellenka, both of whom had immigrated from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, prior to W.W. I. He had made his home in the Boston area his entire life. Bill's working career was one of long and faithful service to Whitehall Company, Limited, and many years of weekend support for Rogers Flower Shop, both of the Boston area. He had many stories and friendships from his years on the road as a truck driver. He had a no nonsense attitude when on the job and it earned him respect and he always enjoyed socializing and storytelling. His long standing hobby, was his model trains, particularly "0" Gauge. In addition, he followed the area's drum and bugle corps competition, and was early in line for tickets to the ice-skating shows in both Boston and Providence. His favorite music was of the 1940's, the Big Band era, and early "Crooners", particularly Nat King Cole. His is survived by his sister-in-law Rita Zellenka, nieces and nephews Ann (Freidenfeld) Ventura of Middleboro, Fred W. Freidenfeld of Taunton, Jane (Zellenka) Noble, John Zellenka, and Lisa Zellenka, all of Gloucester, MA, as well as grand and great-grandnieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Margaret (Zellenka) Freidenfeld and Ludwig "Louie" Zellenka. Graveside Services, to which relatives and friends are invited to attend, will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 11 AM in Nemasket Hill Cemetery, Plymouth St., Middleboro. Arrangements are being handled by the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., MIDDLEBORO. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory to: The American Diabetes Association, Massachusetts Affiliate, Inc., 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 would be appreciated. For more information, pleast visit: www.eggerandashleyfh.com.