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AGE: 83 •
Benjamin "Ben" Alfred Zaleski, Sr., 83, of Lake Charles died at 12:15 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Mr. Zaleski was born on September 23, 1931 in Sayreville, NJ where he lived until he got a job transfer to Lake Charles, LA in 1979. He was a graduate of Sayreville High School before joining the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for Cities Service for 17 years and was a carpenter by trade. Mr. Zaleski was a long time member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church before joining the parish of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church and was a member of Monsignor Cramer's Assembly Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed bowling and golf. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis Zaleski of Lake Charles; three children, Ben Zaleski, Jr. and wife Tyri of Durango, CO, Michael Zaleski and wife Kay of Muscogee, OK, and Susan Zaleski of Iowa; four grandchildren, Christopher Allen Zaleski of Omaha, NB, Jillian Jurgensen and husband Jeremy of Groton, CT, Gabriel "Gabby" Zaleski of Durango, CO, and Kristina Schwarz and husband Jor dan of Charlotte, NC; three great grandchildren, Janelle and Jeremiah Jurgensen and Julianne Schwarz; a sister-in-law, Pearl Zaleski of Spotswood, NJ; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Frank Zalewski and four siblings, Chester Zaleski, Mary Smo linski, Viola Brzozowski, and Henry Zaleski.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Monday from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a cursillo rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday from 8:00 AM until leaving for the church at 9:30 AM.
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Ed, Deb, Evelyn Lisoski
April 13, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Z's passing. I have many, many wonderful memories of him growing up, and always will remember his wonderful smile and laugh. When we were kids he never tired of ensuring we were having fun, keeping a backyard swimming pool clean and tidy every day for us to swim in. We played sandlot baseball across from his house and I remember many a day when he would watch us play and smile and laugh. Whether it was baseball, playing games, fishing, or just sitting talking and laughing Mr.Z always made everyone feel at home.
Mr. Z is a man we can all aspire to be like, as he is a true model to me and so many, many other young men. The world needs so many more men like Mr. Z.
Our deepest sympathies to the Zaleski family on the loss of a wonderful, well respected man.
Ed, Deb, Evelyn Lisoski and family
April 13, 2015
To Phyllis & Family,
Walt & I send our condolences in the loss of Ben. He lived a good & long life.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to your family from our family.
Walter & Dorothy Swiderski ,South River N.J.
Ella Lavan
April 13, 2015
My Dear Phyllis,
My heart aches for you, knowing what you are going through. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything you need,my friend, please call. I'm here for you anytime.
Tony Razzano
April 13, 2015
Ben Jr and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Ben, Sr's passing. He was truly a great guy! I have a lot of good memories of Ben, Sr umpiring some of our baseball games (SRHS) and Ben,Jr playing ball for me on the JV field and later on the varsity field. My condolences to Ben,Sr's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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