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JOSEPH ZURASKI Obituary


JOSEPH A. ZURASKI (Age 100)  
On Saturday, January 19, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Eleanor Zuraski; father of Patricia (Edward) Dortignac, Joseph F. (Phyllis) Zuraski, Theresa Zuraski, and Richard (Babette Salus) Zuraski. Also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He served in the US Army Transportation Corp during World War II in the European Theatre. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, January 25, 2019 from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 22, 2019.

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Robert Dortignacq

January 24, 2019

We are grieved to hear of the loss. We have great memories of Joe. He was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Our love to the family, Rob and Debbie

January 23, 2019

God Bless and give eternal rest to Mr. Zuraski. I will forever remember his smile, his great pompadour and teasing me. He was a good and kind soul. Kathleen Berault

Beth Leanza

January 22, 2019

So sorry to hear this!
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January 22, 2019

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort and the fond memories you cherish sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

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