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1937
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2012
John A. Zalewski Obituary
He was born in Portland, son of the late Joseph M. and Wanda (Suchocki) Zalewski. Prior to his retirement, John was a machinist at Pratt & Whitney for 40 years and most recently was a crossing guard for the city of Middletown. He was once was an active member of the Elks and Polish Falcons. He enjoyed camping, trips to Florida and rooting for the Red Sox. Every day of his life he showed us what it meant to be a good husband, dad and grandfather. He told it like it was, but always with a good heart. He loved his family and he loved life.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Zalewski, of Middletown, Michele Pallotti and her husband, Stephen, of Suffield; two sisters, Mary Curtiss, of Massachusetts, Elizabeth Zich, of Middletown; three grandchildren, Dillon Chapman, Alexa and Jacob Pallotti; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Henry, Peter, Paul and Raymond, and a sister, Frances Zalewski.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Those who wish, may send memorial contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John A. Zalewski
Patty Karle
August 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss, may the Lord be with your family always.... Patty Zalewski Karle, Trish Bugaj.
nancy geromin
June 11, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy in your Tremendous Loss
Nancy Geromin and Family
ALBERT LEBEL
May 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patrice Donofrio
May 18, 2012
Mrs. Zalewski, Jackie, Dillon and family - I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, dad and grand-dad. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. May he joyfully watch over you in happiness until you meet one day in heaven!
James DeNino
May 17, 2012
I'm sorry to here of Johns passing. I worked with John for quite a few years at Pratt. John was always in a good mood and also quite the character to work with. He will be missed.
May 17, 2012
WE ARE SINCERLY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHNS PASSING .PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLANCES. THE UNIKEWICZ FAMILY.NEIGHBORS IN PORTLAND
Sharon
May 17, 2012
Oh Fred, what can I say at this time but I love you and will miss John for you and if you need anything please just call.Thank God for Michelle and Jackie and the grand kids.
Fred Krol
May 17, 2012
Frederica and family my sincerest condolence for the loss of your beloved John. I worked with him for 32 years and will always remember him.
mick rowe
May 17, 2012
sorry to learn of Zips death..remember him from high school, and as crossing guard at St. Johns
Steven and Charlotte Laput
May 17, 2012
Aunt Frederica, Michele and Jackie, We send our heartfelt condolence. John will always be remembered fondly in our hearts and warm memories will be with us forever.
Ben & Amber Bonafonte
May 16, 2012
Shocked to hear of John's passing. Will always remember the good times we had at the Elks. His laugh and humor will be missed. Freddie, you are in our prayers.
John R.I.P.
Patricia Cashman
May 16, 2012
Sorry to hear of the death of John. We went to school together. St. Mary's & Portland High School. May he rest in peace.
Ed & Pat Campbell
May 16, 2012
Freddie, we were shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. We had lots of good times together at the Elks. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Trish Hunt
May 16, 2012
I am sorry to say I didn't know John as well as others did, but he always had a kind word and smile when I saw him and a joke when I talked on the phone with him. I am sure he will be missed by the kids at his crossing post. You are in the thoughts of the MPD. RIP John
Robert & Kathleen Chadd
May 16, 2012
Dear Freddie and Family,
Our deepest Sympathy. We will always remember his sense of humor. May time heal the sense of loss and fond memories replace the emptiness in your hearts. Love, Bob and Kathy Chadd
Melillis
May 16, 2012
todays a very sad day at melillis in cromwell where John used to come and enjoy a meal, smile, joke around and make other people smile. Frederica and family if theres anything we can do you know where to find us. we are sorry for your loss. RIP John. You will be missed by the melilli community.
May 16, 2012
SO SORY TO HEAR OF jOHN'S DEATH. wE WORKED TOGETHER FOR AS LONG AS HE WAS AT pRATT AND ALWAYS GOT ALONG WELL. I'M SURE HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. LOU BERMANI {LOU-LOU]
Ginger Duclos
May 16, 2012
RIP my friend....I will miss you at church and at the Rosary....
Ed & Bonnie Laput
May 16, 2012
Frederica, Jackie, Michele & Family,
"He loved his family and he loved life." This line taken from John's obituary describes him well. We will always remember the good times and the many "laughs" we had together. Our family will really miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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