August "Gus" Zajac

August "Gus" Zajac

August Zajac Obituary

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August “Gus” Zajac, 72, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, November 4, 2005. He was a retired machinist for the Union Pacific Railroad and member of International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Local #325. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Men’s Club and Rosary Sodality.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores (Luyet) Zajac; son, Chris Zajac; two daughters, Sharon Buratowski and Becky Sooter; brother, Louis Zajac; sister Angeline Kaplon; and five grandchildren, Brandon, Greg, Sara, Kayla and Karlie, all of North Little Rock.

Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Endowment Fund, 7006 Jasna Gora Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery. A Rosary service will be held 7:00 P.M., Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.

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December 2, 2005

Al Knight posted to the memorial.

November 25, 2005

Susy Beck posted to the memorial.

November 7, 2005

Paul & Kathy Spencer posted to the memorial.

Al Knight

December 2, 2005

I worked at the railroad with Gus for many years and will miss him. My prayers are with the family, AL Knight

Susy Beck

November 25, 2005

Sharon-- a few years ago, you made yourself special to me with your professionalism, knowledge, and caring. I wish to express my very sincere condolences to you upon the death of you father.

Paul & Kathy Spencer

November 7, 2005

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Jerry Roberts

November 7, 2005

Jerry Roberts

Donny Newberry

November 7, 2005

My sympathies to the Zajac Family

Sam & Jean Ross

November 7, 2005

So very sorry for your loss. With our deepest sympathy Sam & Jean Ross.

John & Eddie Provence

November 6, 2005

Deepest sympathy to the family.

Maurice Webb

November 6, 2005

My condolences to the Zajac family and especially to my former student Sharon of whom I have very fond memories.

Doyne Thomas

November 6, 2005

With deepest sympathy

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