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Edward Zajac Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Olga, and six children Rhonda Zajac, Edward Zajac (Pam), Janice Zajac (Joe Weithman), Lynn Brumagin (Doug), Keith Zajac (Cindy), and Jeffrey Zajac (Michelle). He is the proud grandfather "Pop" of Meagan (Jesse), Matthew, Julia, Vanessa (Scott), Jared (Taylor), and Jody (Brenda). He will be missed by his great-grandchildren Brantley, Jace, Julian, Sydnie, Georgia, Evelyn, Jayden, Jett and great-great-grandchild Jonas. Surviving siblings are Stanley Zajac, George (Paul) Zajac, Julia Zienka, and Sophie Kurnava, along with many nieces and nephews.
He is reunited with his granddaughter Aubrey Ann, parents Frank and Mary, and family Frank, Helen, Bertha, John, Joseph, Francis, and Mary and Thomas Farak.
Edward was an Air Force veteran who worked at GE for 42 years. Ed will be remembered by friends and family as hardworking and always willing to help others. He enjoyed watching baseball and football (Pirates and Steelers) and spending time with his family. He took pride in tending to his farm and especially the garden.
Visitation will be held at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Road, on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A prayer service will be held there on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. and proceed to St. Boniface Church for a Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to Northeast Hospice or St. Boniface Church.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Shane and Judy Kosterman
November 14, 2017
Shane and I are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a wonderful man and good neighbor for so many years! We will never forget all of the corn he would bring us as well as good conversation. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you!!
Jared & Taylor Ashley
November 13, 2017
We love y'all! We are also praying for each and everyone of you. I hope God wraps his arms around y'all in this difficult time. We love you, Pop. Jared, Taylor, Georgia and Evelyn
Joe V
November 13, 2017
Lynn/Doug, Janice, and family - My prayers and condolences on the loss of your Dad. I know how much you'll miss him but believe you'll see him again.
Carol Gearhart
November 13, 2017
Lynn,
I am very sorry to read about the loss of your father. Dads are special people who are greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sorrowful time.
November 13, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 13, 2017
Lynn,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. I know he meant a lot to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
May he Rest In Peace.
Ron Bukowski
Matt Trimble
November 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers from the Trimble family, to my 2nd family, the Zajacs. Mr. Z was like another Dad to me for many years, and will be missed greatly. I'm sure that he thought to himself once or twice, "this Trimble kid sure is here a lot". I'll not soon forget the times on the farm with him haying, to the trips to Bear Lake taking me along hunting with himself and Jeff. As I've said before, they don't make too many men like Mr. Z anymore - soft spoken, hard working, family man that always gave me good advice...when you asked him! I will miss you sir!
Carolyn Short
November 13, 2017
Lynn, i am so sorry for your loss. May your happy memories of time spent with him be comforting at this time.
PJ Farris
November 12, 2017
Janice and Rhonda and family, so sorry for your loss but rejoice in knowing God's peace.
PJ Young (Carolus) Farris
BRAD ROPEY
November 12, 2017
Mr. "Z" as I always addressed him, was a proud man who raised one of the nicest families I have ever met. I will always remember that "Cool Hand Luke" smile he gave me when I saw him. Unfortunately, his physical presence is gone but my memories of him will remind me in the future what "Good" people are all about. My heart goes out to the family in this difficult time. Rest in peace Mr. Z and God bless.
BRAD ROPEY
November 12, 2017
Mr. "Z", as I always called him was a very proud man who raised one of the nicest families I've ever met. I'll always remember his "Cool Hand Luke" smile and those friendly grins when I would see him. My heart goes out to the family in this difficult time. Unfortunately, his physical presence is no longer, but I'll cherish the memories about him as a great dad and one hell of a hard worker. Rest in peace and God bless.
Kathy
November 12, 2017
I have many fond memories of "Pop". The gardens in heaven will be well tended.
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13
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14
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