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Lawrence Zielinski Obituary
Lawrence L. "Octo" Zielinski, 77, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at his residence.
He was born on January 13, 1937, son of the late Leo and Helen (Nakoski) Zielinski.
Octo was employed at Kaiser Aluminum, as a press operator for 52 years. He was member a many clubs, including the Knights of St. George and Cascade Club. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson, and fish as a commercial fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Zielinski and sister, Joann Turley.
He is survived by three daughters, Mary Taylor, (Brad), Louise Morris and Deborah Veith (Robert Veith, Sr.), all of Erie; stepdaughter, Debbie Carr of Pittsburgh; stepson, Stephen Carr (Brenda) of Erie; sister, Dorothy Snider of Erie; brothers, Ronald Zielinski (Tena) and Donald Zielinski (Diane), all of Erie; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews; a multitude of friends in the biker community that is loved as family, and his Rottweiler, Precious II.
The family would like extend a special thank you to Cathy and Bill Ozechowski for their care while Octo stayed in their home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Merle E. Wood Funeral Home, Inc., new location, 845 East 38th Street, at Pine Avenue, within the Brugger Funeral Homes and Crematory; friends are invited to a gathering on Friday from 1:00 until the time of a memorial service at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. Michael DeMartinis officiating. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.merlewoodfh.com.
Memorials made be made to the funeral home, to help the family with family expenses.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Zielinski
Danny Leone
January 6, 2015
I will truly miss you. our morning meetings at the Knights were special. we talked of many things and old times. He was a special friend.
Phil Chase
January 2, 2015
My condolences to the family. Larry lived life on his own terms. He was a gentle man and had a great sense of humor. Blessings
kat riddell
January 2, 2015
My brother I will miss you. I smile when I think of you and the fun we had.I'm sure there's a rocking roll heaven and your leading the pack-- ride free- I love you!!!
Tom Krol
January 1, 2015
So sad to hear another one of us from our old E. 3rd Street neighborhood has left us. God Bless Ron & the rest of the family.... Tom Krol
Debbie Veith
January 1, 2015
Dad, I love you more than words can say, I will miss you terribly. I will always cherish the talks we had these past few years and how you beat cancer and kept on going when I thought you wouldn't make it. You had a heart of gold and loved everyone, I wish everyone could love like you did. When your passing came 14 days after my Moms I felt like I couldn't breathe and I wouldn't be able to do it but the one thing you have taught me is to be strong, we will all get through this but I will never forget the first man I ever loved in my life, you were my true hero and I would do anything to hear "there's my baby" when I walked into a room you were in...Rest easy in Paradise, until we meet again. I love you.
Mike & Deb Brule
January 1, 2015
R.I.P. brother, ride free, were gonna miss you
randy deickhoff
January 1, 2015
octo ride free brotrher met you at the bayview many years ago lots of fun times my prayers go out to cathy bill an the family R.I.P. till we meet again ride free brother...
Leo Musarra
January 1, 2015
I will miss you my friend.. I enjoyed seeing you in the morning at the Knights.. You provived me with many laughs.
cindy sutton
January 1, 2015
I only knew Octo for a short time but it seemed like we'd been friends forever. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved music. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bob Crooms
January 1, 2015
I knew Larry thru Joann and Ron. He was a good hardworking man. May he R.I.P. and the family receive God's Blessing.
Bob Crooms
January 1, 2015
my brother octo r.i.p. many good times at the bayview gone to soon but will never be forgotten ride free ...
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