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Edward Zacharek Obituary

ZACHAREK EDWARD THADDEUS ZACHAREK On Wednesday, April 30, 2008; died peacefully at his home. A native of Syracuse, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Carol Zacharek and children, Ken, Gary, Keith, Eddie Zacharek and Nancy Tolbert. He was preceded in death by his son George Zacharek; also survived by five grandchildren, Jason, Kim, Kat, Eryn and Holly; two brothers, George and Fred Zacharek. Edward served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of the American Legion. He retired after 35 years of employment with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Medicine and Surgery. Friends may call at the DEVOL FUNERAL HOME, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD on Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A chapel service will be held Monday, May 5, 2008 at Crownsville Cemetery, Crownsville, MD at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CALMRA, Inc., 5020 Sunnyside Ave., #206, Beltsville, MD 20705 or Montgomery County Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund (MCLEORF), 18512 Office Park Dr., Montgomery Village, MD 20886. Please sign family guest book at www.devolfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on May 2, 2008.

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Janis Bellanger Becker

May 2, 2008

You'll be remembered fondly, Uncle Ed! My youngest son (Henry Edward) loves hearing my stories about all the zany adventures of the family's various Edwards, whom he was named after. To my cousins: my heart is with you. Love, Janis Bellanger Becker

Jamie Kowbel

May 2, 2008

Rest in peace uncle Ed.

Penny Letcher

May 2, 2008

Keith,

Mike & I send our condolenses to you and your family. We had a chuckle remembering the "I-a-tol-ya" and hope you will enjoy all the wonderful memories you have of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Pen & Mike

ray krukowski

May 2, 2008

in honor of the east side of syracuse, we give our highest codolence to eddie,s family. in passing he leaves a huge loss. he will be missed by all.
ray krukowski

Melanie (Ingram) LeeQui

May 2, 2008

Sue and Eddie:

I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love, Melanie

Deana Atiyeh

May 2, 2008

My deepest sympathy.

Love

Deana Atiyeh (Uncle Everett and Aunt Helen's grand-daughter)

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