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Albert F. "Big Bird" Zielinski

1947 - 2025

Albert F. "Big Bird" Zielinski obituary, 1947-2025

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1947

DIED

2025

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Albert Zielinski Obituary

Zielinski, Albert F. "Big Bird"

Apr 21, 1947 - Mar 30, 2025

Of Buffalo. Beloved husband of Fern (nee Espinosa) Zielinski; devoted father of David (Michele), Robert (Kimberly) and the late Michael Zielinski, Sr.; cherished grandfather of Amber, David, Michael Jr., Brandon and Rylee Zielinski, Brianna Sunshine and Marisa and Miranda Marinelli; as well as five great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Chester "Chesta" (late Jean) Zielinski and the late Ann (late Jim) Neary; dear brother of Michael Neary, Marilyn Krauss and the late Joseph Zielinski, late Jimmy "Bozo" Zielinski and the late Patty Neary; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private services will be held by the family. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, Southtowns Chapel. Albert was loved by all. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Apr. 6, 2025.

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Prayers and thoughts on the loss of your loved one. Offering condolences and sympathy from our family= The Pugh Family. ( AL was longtime friend of Jack s.

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3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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