David D. Zielinski

1925 - 2014

David D. Zielinski Born: July 29, 1925; Peru, IL. Died: February 7, 2014 David D. Zielinski, age 88. At Rest Friday, February 7, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born July 29, 1925 in Peru, IL. Graduated from LaSalle/Peru High School, he attended LPO Junior College. On June 19, 1948, he married Theresa J. Zuchora and they moved to Joliet in 1952. A WWII U.S. Navy Air Corp, Carrier Aircraft Service Units (CASU), Veteran, David flew TBF Avengers with Torpedo Bomber Squadron #97. He participated in the Atlantic and Pacific Operations. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Lifetime member of Cantigny Post VFW #367, past member of the Will County Lumberman 's Association, Will/Grundy Contractors Association. Former Manager, Vice President and co-owner of Globe Lumber Company, where he was employed for five years at Peru and 37 years at the Crest Hill/Joliet yards until his retirement in 1988. He served on the committee to fund the building of St. Joseph Hospital. David enjoyed traveling, fishing, boating and water skiing with his family. He was also an avid golfer and dedicated hunter. His favorite sport was baseball. He was selected to play on the Illinois Valley All Star Team. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Theresa (nee Zuchora) Zielinski of Joliet; beloved father of Gary (Jean) Zielinski of Joliet, Diane (late, Robert) Earley of Minooka, Jay (Deborah) Zielinski of Mazon, and Dawn (Greg) Bujalski of Geneva; seven grandchildren, David Earley, Michael (Cortney) Earley, Gail (Chris) Weber, Jason Zielinski, Rachel, Jenna and Dana Bujalski; two great-grandchildren, Madalynn and Austin Earley; three sisters-in-law, Emily (late, Ed) Turczyn, Clara (late, Don) Menne and Marge (late, George) Zielinski; several numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Sophia (nee Hypke) Zielinski; one brother, George Zielinski; two granddaughters, Laura and Marie Zielinski; son-in-law, Robert Earley and his nephew, Larry Zielinski. Funeral Services for David D. Zielinski will be Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Tuesday, 4-7 p.m. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com