Edward G. Zelinsky, 92, of Monongahela, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Residence at Hilltop in Monongahela. He was born January 24, 1933 in Homestead, the son of John and Helen Nosal Zelinsky.
Ed was Catholic by faith. He was a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean War. He retired in 1991 from the Bricklayers Local #2 in Pittsburgh. Ed enjoyed buying and selling antiques, hunting, listening to country music, and spending time with his family. He loved his extended family at the Residence at Hilltop.
He is survived by three daughters, Joni (Fran) Verduci of Palm Harbor, Florida, Jill (Craig Frech) Zelinsky of Douglasville, Lisa (Tim) Knavish of Peters Township; four grandchildren, Matt (Courtney) Verduci, Eric Verduci, Kylie (Cameron) Metcalf, and Mia Knavish; great grandson, Jack Verduci; three brothers, Robert (Cecilia) Zelinsky of Finleyville, James Zelinsky of Finleyville, Daniel (Deanna) Zelinsky of New Eagle; two sisters, Dorothy Gumpp of New Jersey, Viola Burkhart of Michigan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Howard Zelinsky; and three brothers, Andrew, John, and Jerome Zelinsky.
Friends will be received on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a Blessing Service will be held at 12:30 PM with the Rev. Tom Kadlick officiating. Ed will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery next to his beloved wife, Betty Jo.
In memory of Ed, the family asks that you do something nice for someone or take a friend or family member out to lunch.
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