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Donald Zabawski Obituary

ZABAWSKI Donald F. Zabawski, 66, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Riverside Hospital. He recently retired from Ryder Logistics. He is survived by loving wife of 30 years, Carol; children, Tom (Kathleen) Zabawski, Kim Stehle, Donna (David) Smith, Ron (Christina) Zabawski and Sue (Mark) Low; grandchildren, Brandon, Emma, Christina, Heather, Zack, Katie, Courtney and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Dylan; sisters, Connie and Lucille Zabawski; brother, David (Virginia) Zabawski. Family will receive friends Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where a funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2009. Interment at Kingwood Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Association.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2009.

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Dick Clark

February 9, 2009

I was saddened to see Don's obit when I returned from vacation. I worked with Don in the 90's at TS Tech, and again at Columbus Serum occassionaly, most recently a few weeks ago. He was an exceptional person, driver and employee and will be missed by all who knew and worked with him. Bon Voyage, Don.

Linda/Paige Parsley

February 8, 2009

Donna, Dave and Emma,

Sorry to hear of the lost of your family member. You are in our prayers. May your fond memories bring you comfort.

The Parsley family

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