Edward A. Zajac Jr. Ph.D.

Edward A. Zajac, Jr., Ph.D., 74, of North Kingstown, died peacefully on August 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Heinchon-Zajac. Born in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of the late Edward A. Zajac, Sr. and Delores F. (Burns) Zajac. His family later moved to Germantown, NY, a town which always held a special place in his heart.
Ed received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in Muncie, IN where he was a proud member of the Delta Chi fraternity. He completed course work for advanced degrees at the State University of New York at Albany and New Paltz as well as at the University of Connecticut. His studies culminated with a doctoral degree in Information Technology from the Union Institute in Cincinnati, OH. He began his career as an industrial arts educator, worked in various administrative capacities, and retired as an Assistant Superintendent of the Red Hook Central School District in Red Hook, NY.
Ed retired to his beloved Rhode Island where he enjoyed golf, boating, and anything involving cars.
He was a Communicant of St. Bernard Church where he volunteered in various capacities and was a greeter at the 8:30 Mass for many years.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his well-loved father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Thelma Heinchon of Pawling, NY, his brother-in-law John Heinchon, his sisters-in-law Vanessa Jones and Colleen Conklin. He was the brother-in-law of the late Sigrid Heinchon-Bortko. He also leaves his loving nieces and nephews, including his Godson Seth Bortko.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Bernard Church, 275 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to St. Bernard Church, 275 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 will be appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD.