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Michael Zaikowski Obituary
Michael Zaikowski, 40, passed away suddenly Dec. 29, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was the son of Jan Zaikowski and Susan Pastir Jaffe and husband, Dale. He was preceded in death by brothers, Eric and Dane Zaikowski; maternal grandparents, Edward and Irene Kichner Pastir; and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Margaret Borushak Zaikowski.
Michael was born Dec. 8, 1980. He graduated from West Scranton High School and was a United States Navy veteran with a medical discharge. He was employed by Five Guys in Dickson City, a gun enthusiast and enjoyed riding dirt bikes.
He is survived by brother, Richard Pastir; sister, Annastauszia Zaikowski; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family would like to thank the ER and oncology staff for the care he received.
No services are being held at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to the NRA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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