James Joseph Zelenka

James Joseph Zelenka obituary, Tecumseh, MI

James Joseph Zelenka

James Zelenka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Handler Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Tecumseh Chapel on Mar. 10, 2025.

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James Joseph Zelenka, age 53, of Adrian, MI passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1971 in Ann Arbor, MI a son of the late George Anthony and Anthonita Marie (Porta) Zelenka. James worked for several years for Master Tech Appliance Service in Ann Arbor. His passion was computers, building them and talking about them. He enjoyed good food, especially Thai food which he got a passion for after living in Thailand for a couple of years. He also loved spending time with friends and his cats.
James is survived by his children, Haileigh Zelenka of Ypsilanti, MI and Matthew Zelenka of Las Vegas, NV and a brother, Cory Zelenka of Missouri. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Andrea Zelenka.
A celebration of life will be held for James at 7pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 3pm until the time of the celebration at 7pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee Humane Society.
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