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Brian Ziska Obituary
Highland and Branford, CT - Brian W. Ziska, 60, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Brian's home was in Branford, CT prior to his illness and had been residing in Highland, NY to be near family.
He was born June 7, 1959 in Santa Monica, California, the son of Gwen and Robert Ziska. At the age of 6, the family relocated to Woodstock, NY. Brian attended grammar school in Woodstock and went to Onteora High School. He learned carpentry and became more skilled into adulthood. Eventually he moved to Connecticut and started his own business renovating properties. He loved gardening, trout fishing and was a great cook.
Brian will be greatly missed by his only child, Monika Ziska of Brighton, England, his mother Gwen Ziska of Highland, NY, sister Laurie Leconte of Santa Rose, CA, nephews Mik Khaldi of Orlando, FL, and Jordan Khaldi of Poughkeepsie. Brian was predeceased by his father Robert in 2007.
Funeral arrangements will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Brian's name. Arrangements are under the guidance of the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main St, Highland, NY 12528. For online condolences or to send the family a sympathy card, please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com
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Laureen Lamos
September 23, 2019
Dear Gwen, I am so sorry to learn of Brian's passing.
I remember when he lived with you in Hyde Park & he used to make those wonderful primitive wooden Christmas pieces for you that you used to paint. I still have several of those pieces from when I worked with you in Design Practices. I think of you each year when I decorate for the holidays. Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. Laureen Lamos
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