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John ZELLI Obituary

ZELLI - John R. Of West Seneca, entered into rest March 15, 2014, beloved husband of the late Christine (nee Nowakowski) Zelli; devoted father of Dana (Mark) Pepe and John Zelli (Hilary DiCenzi); loving son of the late John and Rose Zelli; dear brother of Basil (late Toni), Frank (Mary) Zelli, Madelyn (Leonard) Petix and the late Mary (late Samuel) Thomas and Edwin (late Patricia) Zelli; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 3-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Queen of Heaven Church, 4220 Seneca St., West Seneca on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Entombment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Zelli was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
Published by Buffalo News from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2014.

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Colleen, John, Madelyn, & Morgan Feyko

March 19, 2014

May your memories bring you strength & smiles..he was a kind man & will be missed.

March 19, 2014

We will always remember "Nibs" and all your family, and are very sorry for your loss. Deborah Gorman and family.

March 18, 2014

I am sorry to learn of John's (Nibs's) death. I saw him recently at my cousin Frank's funeral and can't believe he is gone. I know he is mourned by so many cousins. Deborah Gorman

Andrea Urbinato

March 18, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 18, 2014

To John's family. Very sorry to hear of this. John was a friend, and will miss him.The best for his family. Joe & Joan Lucernoni..

Nancy Buccella

March 18, 2014

My sincere sympathy to your family. "Jr. Nibs" was a very nice man. Frank always loved playing cards with the "Geezers". He will be missed.

March 18, 2014

Sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there. I will miss him. I loved playing games with him.

March 17, 2014

To the Zelli family,
My deepest condolences. I will always remember "Jr. Nibs" as my Dad's great cousin and card playing buddy. He was a kind and funny man.
Gina Buccella

March 17, 2014

Dear Dana and Sonny, You had the best parents who loved you both unconditionally. May this knowledge of their sweet love for you be comforting and help you in the coming
days, months and years, for their love and memories are always in your hearts...just think they are teasing each other again and both at peace with our Lord..where we will all be some day with them...Keep the Faith. All my love and peace filled prayers..always..hugs& kisses..xoxo Aunt Grace

Stacy Valvo

March 17, 2014

Dana & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If you need anything please let me know.

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