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2020
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John Zidek Jr. Obituary
As a young man, John was a sought-after stone mason because of his artistic touch. That artistic touch turned into a career in the arts. Having worked in many mediums through the years, a short list of his accomplishments were making walking staffs for Waylon Jennings, Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson and numerous art pieces at the Art Expo in New York. He created the commemorative pin for NASA's Rover Landing on Mars in 1997 along with a showcase full of ribbons and awards from numerous art shows around the country. Visit JohnZidek.com to view some of his work.
Surviving is his loving wife of 41 years, Donna (Crawford) Zidek; two sons, John Zidek III (Karen), and Joel Crawford (JoLee); siblings, Gloria Marino (Steve), George Zidek (Carole), Joe Zidek (Robin), Bernard Zidek and Genevieve Salie (Steve); along with four grandchildren, Brianna Zidek Thorne (T. J.), Shad Fox (Katie), Alden Zidek, and Waylon Crawford; and three great-grandchildren, Brentley, Mason and Emma.
In keeping with John's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. Following cremation, his remains will be buried alongside his family in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Franklin, N.J.
Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, W. Va., is assisting the family with arrangements. Online guests may send condolences to the family by visiting www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.
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Donna in Florida
gloria marino
March 8, 2020
John & Donna
gloria marino
March 8, 2020
Kiara and Aunt Donna
gloria marino
March 8, 2020
Steve, Jack, Joe with Breena & Kiara
gloria marino
March 8, 2020
Alligator Alley, Florida
gloria marino
March 8, 2020
Jack & Steve, Florida
gloria marino
March 8, 2020
At Grandpa Alvie's farm, Vernon NJ
gloria marino
March 8, 2020
I miss you, brother. I miss us holding hands when we were young and afraid. I miss our phone conversations, your laugh and calling me sis.I was always amazed by your energy, your strength, wishing I could share just a bit of it! You had so many gifts and the most important one is that you knew, respected and loved your God.
To help me say goodbye for now, I looked up the Gospel for your birthday, May 12, and this is what I leave.........
JOHN 14:27 Jesus said to His disciples: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid."
Always, Gloria
Grandpa Alvie's farm, Vernon NJ
gloria marino
March 8, 2020
I miss you, big brother. I miss our phone conversations, your laugh, your ideas, your encouragement, your concern, your love. You had so many gifts and so, so much energy! How I wished I had just a little of your strength!
I do't have to worry about you because I know how you loved your God! I keep the hope that we will all meet again some day. I looked up your birthday, May 12th, to look at the Gospel for that day and it's John. So, John, I give you the other John......
JOHN 14:27 Jesus said to His disciples: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid."
Always, your sister Gloria
Betty Willis
February 18, 2020
Gloria and Joe I am so sorry for you loss always remember the happy times and know he will be with you always
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