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HENRY S. ZAGAJESKI -- BURLINGTON - Henry S. Zagajeski, 88, a longtime resident of Burlington, died on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, while walking, doing what he loved to do, and continued his walk to Heaven. Henry was born in Staten Island, N.Y., on Oct. 17, 1924, the son of Walter and Bertha (Barbarewicz) Zagajeski. He was a graduate of St. Michael's College, and served his country with the United States Army during World War II. Henry was married at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski on Sept. 18, 1948, to Stella (Jurkiewicz) Zagajeski. He was employed for many years at I.B.M., from where he retired. Henry's life was devoted to family and faith. He was a devout Catholic and was one of the first Eucharistic Ministers at St. Mark Catholic Church under the direction of Msgr. Edwin Buckley. Henry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Stella Zagajeski; six children and their spouses, Chris and Mary Zagajeski, Rosemary and Tom Morrill, Jadwiga and Neill Bovaird, Laura and Roland Leblanc, Maryjane and Marcel Lemay and Barbara and Bob King; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Zagajeski; and by seven brothers and sisters. Henry's family wish to offer their sincere gratitude to two special friends, Gail Terrien and Peggy Stowell. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church in Burlington. Interment will follow at New Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Birthright, 289 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Jan. 22, 2013.
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My Dear Dad, today I remember your journey home. It was a hard day to say the least. I think of you and mom everyday. I miss you both so much. You give me strength when I am weak. I love you dad. Till we meet again I love you.

Barbara

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January 20, 2024

As another Veterans day come and gone I remember all your stories! Told your great grandchildren about your stories and world War 11. I love you dad. Think and miss you every day. Till we meet again!!

Barbara

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November 12, 2023

My dear Dad,Happy Birthday!! There isn't a day that goes by that something reminds me of you. All the memories and love. The only thing that comforts me is that we will be together some day. Until that day I love you Dad!

Barbara

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October 17, 2023

Happy Anniversary to the best couple in the world! What great examples to live by. Thank you mom and dad. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you both. I love and miss you both so much. Till we meet again.

Barbara

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September 18, 2023

My dearest Dad, remembering you today on this sad day. So blessed to have had you for so long. Wish you were here stripping wallpaper with us. I know you would have been the first one stripping. Miss you and think of you every single day. I love you Dad. Till we meet again!!

Barbara

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January 20, 2023

We are so proud of you dad on this veterans day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We love you and miss you everyday my dear dad. Till we meet again

Barbara

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November 11, 2022

My dear Dad, happy birthday to a special man. We miss you everyday! We love you and miss you! Till we meet again my Dad.

Barbara

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October 17, 2022

My dear dad and mom, happy anniversary to a wonderful couple and parents. We miss you both so much. We love you on your special day. Till we meet again.

Barbara

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September 18, 2022

Another father's day over with so many memories of you! What a father you were. Strong,faithful,happy and so in love with your Stell. What an example you were. We love and miss you everyday. Till we meet again my dear dad.

Barbara

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June 20, 2022

My dear dad,we thought of you this memorial day! Remembering your sacrifice for our freedom. I think of you daily remembering all your stories. I love you and miss you. Till we meet again my sweet Dad.

Barbara

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June 9, 2022

My dearest Dad, today is always a day we remember with sadness. You taught me so many things. Strength,love,holiness,forgiveness,loyalty,and to keep the lord first in our lives. I have followed many and failed at some. I think of you everyday and pray for all those things you taught me. I love you my friend. Till me meet again.

Barbara

Family

January 20, 2022

Thank you for your service on this veterans day my dear Dad. You shared so many stories with us which meant so much.love and miss you so much.till we meet again

Barbara

November 11, 2021

My dearest dad, thinking of you on this special day. Your birthday. Always a special day because you are so special. How i miss you! All your love, help and support. We think of you everyday and i wish you a very happy birthday. Till we meet again my hero my dad!!

Barbara

October 17, 2021

Happy Anniversary my dear dad. I think about and miss you every day. Till we meet again my dad

Barbara

September 18, 2021

Happy Fathers day my dearest Dad! We miss you and think of you everyday. Till we meet again.

June 20, 2021

My Dear Dad, memorial day reminds us of all yours and many others sacrifices you all made for our freedom. We miss and think of you everyday.We remember all your war stories and love you. Till we meet again!

May 31, 2021

My dearest Dad,how much we did together during lent. Stations,adoration,mass. I do go to some daily masses now that i'm retired. Wish you were with me. Miss and think of you everyday! Till we meet again

April 5, 2021

My dear Dad,8 years, so many memories. We had you for so many years which i'm so thankful but what i would'nt do for another day. We think and talk about you all the time. I love you so much.what a life and example you were. Till we meet again and i can't wait!!

January 20, 2021

My dearest dad,Happy thanksgiving! So much to be greatful for.you,mom and all our memories. I miss and think of you every single day. Give laura and linda a hug for me.till we meet again!!

November 26, 2020

Happy Birthday my dear dad. How we miss you. We think of you everyday. Sure could use some help with our leaves! You were always willing to help everyone. Till we meet again

October 17, 2020

Oh my dear dad, missing you all so much. My curbs havent been as clean without you. I miss you so much! Till we meet again

Barbara King

July 17, 2020

Oh my dear dad, missing you all so much. My curbs havent been as clean without you. I miss you so much! Till we meet again

July 17, 2020

Happy fathers day my dear dad! How i miss you! Till we meet again dad.

Barbara King

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June 21, 2020

Happy fathers day my dear dad! How i miss you! Till we meet again dad.

June 21, 2020

Happy memorial day papa! Thank you for your service.we love and miss you

May 25, 2020

My dear dad.7 long years.we think of you everyday!!!Bob repeats your sayings all the time.tough situation he always says.

January 22, 2020

My dear dad.7 long years.we think of you everyday!!!Bob repeats your sayings all the time.tough situation he always says.

January 21, 2020

My dear dad.Merry Christmas! Another year without you.love and miss you so much.till we meet again!

December 25, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving my dear Dad.Think of you everyday.love and miss you.till we meet again!

November 28, 2019

My dear dad. Happy veterans dad! We are so proud of your service.till we meet again

November 11, 2019

Happy Birthday my dear Dad! Think and miss you everyday.That smile,those pennies!!.So many memories so loved. Till we meet again.

October 17, 2019

Happy anniversary my dear dad. I know you are with your stell and twins. Think of you everyday and looking for your pennies from heaven. Henry asked about you last night. He is a talker just like you dad!! Till we meet again

September 18, 2019

Happy Fathers day my dear dad.What a dad you were!! Miss and think of you everyday! Till we meet again

June 16, 2019

Thinking of you today on this memorial day my dear dad. Thankyou for our freedom dad. Because of your service we are free! You were the best. Miss and think of you everyday!!. I love you

May 26, 2019

My dear dad.how we miss you so much.think of you every day!till we meet again.i love you

January 22, 2019

Merry Christmas mom and dad!oh how we miss you both.all the christmas mornings we spent together! All the childhood memories.we love you both.till we meet again

December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas mom and dad!oh how we miss you both.all the christmas mornings we spent together! All the childhood memories.we love you both.till we meet again

December 25, 2018

On this veterans day i think of you dad and all your stories.the milliondollar wound! I love miss and so proud of your service to our great country.till we meet again.

November 11, 2018

Happy birthday dad!thinking of you today on this special day.we miss and love you!

October 17, 2018

Happy 70th anniversary my dear dad.so happy uou are with your stella

September 18, 2018

Happy fathers day my dad! What a dad you were.i think of you everyday.we miss you so much.till we meet again.

June 17, 2018

My dear dad.5 years today!.I think of you everyday.you had an impact on so many lives.Bob often repeats your favorite sayings like you are just saying that because it's true.little Henry is 4 and has your twinkle in his eyes.till we meet again great papa

January 20, 2018

Happy veterans day Dad! A LIFE well lived!I love you

November 11, 2017

My dear dad,happy birthday!I think of you everyday of my life.miss you and mom so much.i hope you are with your twins.till we meet again my dad our papa

October 17, 2017

Oh how I'm missing you today!with little Henry today and just thinking about you mom and Laura.can't wait to see you again.I miss and love you dad!

June 28, 2017

My dear dad.oh how I miss you.4 years ago today.you went like a trooper!i hope you and mom are happy.know i miss you everyday of my life.I love you both so much!till we meet again,My dear dad.oh how I miss you.4 years ago today.you went like a trooper!i hope you and mom are happy.know i miss you everyday of my life.I love you both so much!till we meet again

January 20, 2017

My dear dad.Merry Christmas to you and mom!all the memories warm my heart.oh how I miss that smile.I wonder what Christmas is like in heaven!i hope you and mom are good.I love you both so much.to my dad and mom I love you both

December 25, 2016

Happy Birthday Dad!!!!!what a special day.you were such a humble man.l try to remember every day the things you taught me.i love you and miss you and mom so much.till we meet again.happy birthday my father.

October 17, 2016

Dad,how I miss you and mom.please watch over us as Laura fights this battle.give us strength we need to help her and Roland.please dad give us strength.love and miss you both so much

July 5, 2016

Dad,I thought of you this Memorial Day and your service to our country.you were so brave.loved hearing all your stories of jeep driving.i love and miss you and mom.till we meet again!!

June 1, 2016

Happy Easter dad!so many memories.i love and miss you and mom.

March 26, 2016

Celebrating Veterans Day tomorrow and thinking of you.remembering all your stories about the war.you were so brave and I love and miss you.i hope you are with mom who I miss so much.till we meet again.

November 10, 2015

Happy birthday our dear dad.we miss and love you so much.thank you for being a great dad.till we meet again.

October 16, 2015

My dear dad"please show us a sign mom is with you.maybe 2 pennies!we love and miss you both

September 23, 2015

Oh are dear dad.you are with your Stell.what a ride it's been.we did our best dad.enjoy your anniversary with mom.we miss you both.till will we meet again.

September 18, 2015

Missing you this Memorial Day.love all your stories about the time you were in the service and World War II.i love and miss you dad.love Barb and bob

May 27, 2015

Another Easter come and gone without you.easter week was always special with you.holy Thursday,good Friday,Easter Sunday.special memories with just you and me.missing you dad.i love you.barb

April 8, 2015

Missing you today dad.think of you everyday.love and miss you.love barb

February 21, 2015

My dear dad.2 years tomorrow.how we miss you.mom is not well.please be ready to meet her.i love and miss you.till we meet again.

January 19, 2015

Merry christmas dad.a sad day.mom is in nursing home and I'm so sad.we just couldn't lift her anymore dad.i love you and miss you.staying overnight with mom.love barb

December 25, 2014

Another thanksgiving come and gone.we watched Kelly's wedding video and cryed when I saw your big smile.i am so thankful for having so many years with a dad like you.love and miss you.barb

November 30, 2014

Happy 90th birthday dad.how we miss you dad.moms not well and keeps asking for you.hopefully you will be together soon.till we meet again.love barb

October 17, 2014

Happy anniversary ! Oh how we miss your smile.little henry has a big grin like you.so many memories.till we meet again.i love you.barb

September 18, 2014

Happy Labor Day dad.you worked so hard for all of us.i love and miss you

September 1, 2014

Thinking of you today and everyday.miss your smile.we keep finding your pennies! Henry is one year old.you would love him dad.till we meet again dad.love barbara

August 7, 2014

Oh how I miss you dad.happy Father's Day!we had a garage sale today in your honor.we know how much you loved to talk with people at the garage sale.love and miss you.barb

June 15, 2014

Happy Father's Day Dad. We miss you very much. We are taking care of Mom. You would be happy with us. Love You. Mary Jane

June 15, 2014

Happy Memorial Day dad.thank you for your service to our country.i bet you were an awesome jeep driver

May 26, 2014

Happy Easter dad!we will be thinking of you today.we love you and miss that smile

April 20, 2014

Dad,today is Good Friday and so many memories,you were such a spiritual man,your love of jesus was such an inspiration.im sure your his helper.i love and miss you.

April 18, 2014

Missing you today and miss your smile.i love you dad

March 6, 2014

Missing you so much dad.i love you

February 24, 2014

Happy valentines day dad.love you

February 14, 2014

Hi dad ,

I miss you very much. I have your picture on my key chain and give you a kiss when I see it and say hello. It's hard to believe howfast a year has gone by. I missed the first 3 and 1/2 months last year being sick so I missed the funeral but did get to see you at the hospital. I held your hand. As sad as it was to have you gone from our lives I was relieved your sickness was over for you. You were always a trooper though, so easy going and easy to take care of. I know you appreciated your kids for taking such good care of you and mom. You were always there for all of us so naturally we were there for you and still for mom.
Missing and think of you every day.
Lul

January 29, 2014

Hi Dad, I miss you still as much one year later. Love you and I am sure you saw us all together in mass today. It was a very nice mass said for you. You, I am sure, would have loved it. Love, Mary Jane

January 19, 2014

Dear dad.tomorrow is one year.we miss you so much.mom is ready to be with you.please be waiting.help make her journey home peacefully,we have heavy hearts today at your anniversary mass.you were a true disciple of God.your stel will be home soon.memories sustain us.i love you dad.love barb and bob

January 19, 2014

Happy new year dad.we were all together and had a good time.we love and miss you dad.

January 1, 2014

We made it through our first Christmas without you. We miss you very much. We made sure Mom had a good day. Little Maximus Henry was talking about you. So little and he still remembers Great Papa Henry. We really miss your smile. It was so precious. Still Finding your pennies. Thank you for giving us life. Love Mary Jane

December 28, 2013

Merry christmas dad!how we misses you today.henry is almost 5 months now.he's so adorable?lots of great memories.mom had a good day.missing your smile.i love you dad.merry christmas dad!

December 25, 2013

Wish her a Happy Birthday for us!
Mary Ellen and Jim Kennedy

Mary Ellen Kennedy

December 19, 2013

Good Morning Dad, Today is Mom's 91st Birthday. We are taking good care of her. She seems good today. Imagine 91 years. She was so sick when we were growing up. We thought she would have gone very early. She is doing good today. Your light shines upon her. The words cannot express how much I miss you. Love you, Mary Jane

December 18, 2013

Tomorrow is moms 91st birthday! We all miss you so.we are taking good care of mom.she misses you too.till we meet again.i take comfort in knowing that dad.love barb

December 17, 2013

I really missed you yesterday Dad, more so than every day. You were always on the top of my thankful list. Love you. Mary Jane

November 29, 2013

These messages are so sweet. I think of him every time I see a penny on the ground. Henri was a great man, my Mom and Dad thought the world of him.

Mary Ellen Kennedy

November 29, 2013

Happy thanksgiving dad.our first without you.missing you and love you so much.please watch over us.with all my love and until we see each other .love barb

November 28, 2013

Dear dad, today is Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.i love and miss you so much.keep the pennies coming.

November 11, 2013

I am really missing you today Dad. How many birthdays did we celebrate together? You, me, Chris and then Scot. All within a week. I have so many pictures of the three of us then the four of us. So many memories. We are taking care of Mom, as I am sure you know. I love and miss you so much. Mary Jane

October 17, 2013

Happy birthday for tomorrow dad! You would be 89 how we miss you and think of you everyday.please watch over us as we get older. Till we see you again and I can't wait.love barb

October 16, 2013

Watching Lawrence well with mom.i know you loved the show.we are thinking of you as we watch.missing you so much.

October 5, 2013

Finding your pennies from heaven! Thankyou.

September 29, 2013

Thinking of you today.wed. Will be your 65th anniversary with your stel!we are taking good care of mom.i love and miss your smile.

September 16, 2013

Oh dear papa.please help us through this tough time.

August 20, 2013

Oh how we miss you! There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. So many memories of you dad.thankyou.

August 14, 2013

Today your new great grandson was born!henry Joseph king.youvr namesake.wish you were here to meet our little boy.thinking of you and missing you on this very special day.i love you

August 3, 2013

Thinking of you today dad.i love and miss you.

July 21, 2013

Happy fourth of july! Love and miss you.

July 4, 2013

Think of you everyday.cleaned your curb today.we love and miss you.

June 28, 2013

I just saw this and wish to send my condolences to the family.

Dallis Shangraw

June 18, 2013

Happy Fathers Day Dad. We miss you so very much. Words cannot express. Love, Mary Jane

June 15, 2013

Father's Day is coming and we'll be thinking of you! You were a great dad.we miss you so much. Happy Father's Day dad!

June 9, 2013

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