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1940
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2024
Thomas Zielinski Obituary
Oct 3, 1940 - Aug 10, 2024
Age 83, died peacefully August 10, 2024 at Hamot Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1940, in Buffalo New York, The son of Adeline (Ziarkowski) and Stanley Zielinski. Tom was a loyal member of the Local 17 Union for over 60 years. Tom was also a member of the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department. Tom loved the outdoors and spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Sharon Ann, His son Tom Jr, his brothers Stanley and Ronald. Tom is survived by his daughters Debbie, Darlene, and Melissa, his son Mark, his Sisters Josie, Kathy, Suzie, Jeanette, Tina, His brothers David and Robert and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside service of remembrance will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, August 18th at Versailles Community Cemetery in Versailles New York. Those that wish to remember Tom are invited to attend. There will be a gathering at the Versailles Community Association following the graveside service.
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August 25, 2024
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Julie Zielinski
August 22, 2024
Tom was the greatest man! He was a wonderful husband, Father and Grandfather. And he was a wonderful Father-in-law too. He is going to be missed more than words can even say. I also want to agree with everyone who has mentioned what a wonderful husband he was to Barb. He truly was. Did everything for her when her health was deteriorating. And he did alot for her daughter as well. Unfortunately, the same can´t be said for Barb and her family. When Tom started to deteriorate with dementia, Barb and her family took money from him without his knowledge and then tried having him locked up in a mental facility which is not where he belonged. In his last days he was in the care of his son who loved him unconditionally and cared for him in his time of need. Tom died peacefully in his sleep knowing how much he was loved. Thank you for all of you who truly showed you loved and cared for him.
Kelly Bull
August 22, 2024
Dad yes I said dad. You were truly a great man, husband to Barb, great stepdad to Jodi and I. We all loved you dearly. You were amazing with grandma and with Sheridan and Rhea. Saying goodbye isn´t easy especially to someone you love. I thought it would be easier since we haven´t been able to visit you or call you for the last 2 1/2 years. I know you are at peace now with all your loved ones who went before you. Until we meet again. I love you
Sandra Picone
August 22, 2024
Tom was a great friend, husband to Barb and stepdad to Kelly and Jodi. Tom´s birthday was the day after mine and we celebrate when we could. Tom always offered a helping hand and helped me out several times fixing things including fixing a flat tire on my power wheelchair. He never asked for anything in return. One time he mentioned how he wished he had a large print Catholic Bible to read, so I got him one. His face was thank you enough when he opened it. It truly broke all our hearts when we were not allowed to visit him or know how he was doing. I´m just glad that Tom is at peace and with our Heavenly Father. Anyone who truly knew Tom knows he wasn´t at peace the last 3-4, of his life. Tom your wife Barb, family and friends will miss you but will always love you. Thank you for blessing my life!
Quincy Jones
August 22, 2024
Tom was a great man and husband to Barbara Robert Zielinski also a great father. Tom was a humble stand up guy overall. He will be truly missed. Condolences to the family.
Nancy Roberts Chrabasz
August 21, 2024
Tom has been my brother-in-law for the over 20 years. He asked my sister Barb to marry him in the presence of all of us at our annual Christmas gathering. If I could pick a brother it would be Tom. He was a great stepdad to my nieces Kelly and Jodi. He was a loving Uncle to my daughters Tammi & Melissa & my nieces Amanda & Megan.. we share a birthday and even though we won't be together to celebrate it we will always have that connection. Love you always
Melissa
August 20, 2024
Wonderful husband to Barb Zielinski. Tom, you will be missed!
Marie feir
August 18, 2024
Was glad I got to know him he was a great man always treated me like part of family RIP Tom
Megan Huckaby
August 18, 2024
You were such an amazing Uncle to us and husband to Aunt Barb! We will miss you greatly and know you are in peace with our creator. We love you!
Amanda
August 18, 2024
You'll be greatly missed, Uncle Tom. You were a wonderful husband to Aunt Barb and we all loved you!
Tammi Feiner
August 18, 2024
Uncle Tom, you will be missed condolences to my Aunt Barbie (CURRENT wife), Kelly and Jodi. May you rest in peace.
Michelle-Zielinski-Young& Family
August 17, 2024
May you RIPMy Deepest sympathies and Prayers are with the whole Family.
Julie
August 17, 2024
You are going to be greatly missed Tom. You were an amazing Father, Father-in-law and Grandpa. Until we meet again, love you always.
Karen Comello
August 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss Barb. May your husband rest in peace.
Deb Sack
August 17, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the family Especially his wife Barb. May you rest in peace Tom.
Chris McIntyre - Canadian Relative
August 17, 2024
My Prayers to his children.
Debbie ,Darlene,Missy,Mark.
Prayers to his Zielinski Family
Josie,Kathy,Susie,Jeannette,Tina,David,Robert.
He was a great Uncle to me and I will miss him dearly xoxoxoxo.
Jodi Bull
August 17, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was an amazing step dad and a wonderful husband to his current wife Barb.
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