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Leon Zalewski Obituary
Milwaukee - Was born to eternal life on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, age 89 years. Born July 23, 1931 to Leo and Harriet (Ziarniak). Beloved husband to Joan (Latonis) Zalewski for 66 years. Loving father of Ralph, Mary Ellen (Sommers), and John. Grandfather of Zachary, Jacob Wisniewski, and Ann Marie Solomon of Jacksonville Florida, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was a retired fire fighter with the West Milwaukee Fire Department with 25 years service. Retired sheet metal worker with Local 18 and a former Apprentice Coordinator with the sheet metal apprentice program. John served 32 years in United States Navy and Naval Reserve Military CW04. Ordained a Deacon in 1983 for the Milwaukee Archdiocese. Leon served his community in various organizations.He was veteran of the year in Milwaukee County in 2010, Past president St. Jude's league catholic fire fighter and police officers. 2 times commander VFW9469.1 Time commander American legion 474.15 terms president flat reserve 14. 4 terms national board director. Fleet reserve association. 4 terms north central region.Fleet reserve association catholic was vet 269. Life member DAV and Military officers. AMVET-4. Leon Graduated from Marquette University 1996. Sacred Heart Seminary 1999 with masters in theology. Served at Our Lady Queen of Peace, St. Romans, Holy Rosary Kenosha, St. Stevens Airport, and Oak Creek. Leon loved polka music and playing his concertina. Special thanks to the Clement J Zablocki Veteran's Hospital. Also a special thank you to nurse Erin for the care and compassion she showed Leon in his time of need. No services will be held at this time.
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Paul Rogers
November 19, 2020
I just want to thank his family for sharing his gifts with the Church and with the Navy. His life meant service for others.
May perpetual light shine upon him and may he have eternal rest.
Amen; Paul & Cindy Rogers
Barbara Dvojack
November 11, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to all of Leon's family and friends ❤
Monica
November 8, 2020
My condolences to the family. He will definitely be missed ♥
Thomas & Crystal Kopydlowski
November 7, 2020
Condolences to your entire family. You were so good to us during your time at St Stephen parish, we were so pleased when you baptized our son. May you enjoy your eternal rest, your hard work here on earth has paid off.
Nicole & Chris Leipski
November 4, 2020
Deacon Leon welcomed us to Holy Rosary in 2001. He guided my husband through RCIA, prepared us in our Pre-Cana and came to Illinois to marry us in my childhood church. He was such a special and sweet man and though we only had him a few years at Holy Rosary in Kenosha, he played a HUGE part in our spiritual lives. Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him.
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