Edward Zukowski

Dad,

Six years seems like yesterday...
Miss you still, but feel your guiding presence every day.

You still have your way of calming things down and reminding us to not sweat the small stuff in life!

The gifts you gave never get old, don't expire and beyond expectation. Most of all, they never fade or ever wear out...

Miss you; and love you always!!!

Todd

I miss you, not just on the anniversary of our last day together, but every day.

Whether someone believes in God, the afterlife, spirits or not... Your presence in my life is something I continue to feel fairly often. For real!

Dziadziu-ism #4, which was... "Slow down, retrace your steps, don't panic and you will find whatever you are looking for...", has now been moved up the ranks to #1. Especially, after the year of COVID.

Whenever I feel like I have lost you, I do as you say... I slow down, retrace my steps, and calm down. I do that; and find you are still right here with me.

I am thankful to feel your presence fairly frequently. You are right...

Nothing is ever REALLY lost. You have helped me find much more than I could have ever imagined!

Merry Christmas Dad!

Love,
Todd

Missing you on another Christmas!

The excitement and anticipation for Christmas morning never faded while you were with us.

You and mom never failed to find that perfect gift on our wish list. Always finding exactly what we wanted! The new, hottest toy, science kit or gadget...

Between the four of us kids, you received more than your share of toilet paper roll candles, noodle art, craft paper Santas and things molded in clay that nobody really knows what they were.

As crude as our gifts to you may have been, you accepted them with excitement, a smile and a big hug.

You accepted those "gifts" from us, with all their peculiarities and faults every single time and loved every minute.

Your gift to us was showing us that nothing was more perfect to you than a gift from our hearts.

This Christmas, I am giving a huge hug in my heart for you. I know you have a big one for me too. To me nothing could be more perfect.

Merry Christmas Dad!

Love you!

Recalling a little of Dziadziu wisdom on on the anniversary of your passing...

1) Put the house key in the lock before shutting the door. You won't lock yourself out of the house!

2) You can always cut more wood off the end of the board. It is a lot harder to make it longer!

3) Tires work better when they are round!

4) Slow down, retrace your steps, don't panic and you will find whatever you are looking for...

Tips like these seem obvious, or maybe, borderline corny.

If we step back, read them again and think about what you said... They all have deeper meaning and application in our daily lives.

These are just a few of the many things you gave us; and just the tip of the iceberg, in terms of all of the important things you taught us in life.

Thanks dad!

Love you always!!!!

Wishing you peace and happiness this holiday season and always...spending Christmas in Heaven must be so delightful...but know that you are very much missed and loved by us all...❄

Happy Birthday Dad!

Have a piece of German chocolate cake for me...

While I can't be there with you, you are still here with me.

You are in my thoughts daily. I constantly feel your presence close to me.

You continue to give me patience, strength and guidance when needed most. Especially, if I misplace something. I thank God for that everyday. I always end up finding what I am looking for. Eventually...

Happy Birthday, Dad!
The only gift I can send you now is love.

Love you!

Mrs Z. and Family, yes that's what we grew up with calling you and Mr. Zukowski, I just found out of your loss and am heartbroken, there are know words to express how I feel, just so many memories. Since you lived a few houses away from us our families were very close growing up. The camping trips every weekend, and us children always playing together and growing up together. Our parents were so close, I have so many memories never to be forgotten . Such a kind wonderful man, like another father to my Brother and I . I'm still going through pictures and when I find any of us together, I will send them to you. Our years together will never be forgotten. You and My Dad loved the Model A's. and camping etc. I am so sorry for your Loss Mrs. Z, Mari-jo, Art, Ruth, and Todd. You are in my thoughts and Prayers, Rest In Peace Mr. Z ~ God Bless

Love Always,
Martha (Moore) Normand
West Springfield Massachusetts

♡When someone you love becomes a memory...the memory becomes a treasure ♡♡
Forever would never have been enough...
Love always ,
Maryrose and Jaime Otero

Joan and Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. (I worked with Joan as a Lunch Lady at Fausey).

I will always remember going to Eddie and Joan's house with Uncle Ernie and Auntie Dodo and they were very welcoming to me and my sister. Condolences to Miss Joan and all of Eddie's family.

I had the ultimate honor of knowing Ed since the day I was born... 52 of his 91 incredible years on this planet.

He had friends everywhere and still managed to make new ones as he went along!

He gave me many gifts of joy over these years.

He had wisdom in so many different areas. He could fix anything, including many of our troubles.

One thing he excelled at most, was living a GREAT life. We were blessed that he so selflessly shared it with US.

I will remember our time together and enjoy his gifts every day.

He made us laugh... Often.
He made us proud... Daily.
He worked hard... His entire life.
He has our love... Forever.

I will be eternally proud to say he is my Dad!

Love you!!

ART...SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD.PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY HAS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF SORROW.

GOD BLESS ED,
DONALD BARNARD JR.(DJ)
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