Family/Spouse: Sandra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. ZIELINSKI, Sara
2. ZIELINSKI, Leah
3. ZIELINSKI, James

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Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2014 12:48 pm

Devoted Husband, Father & Grandfather

Emil ''Duck'' Zielinski, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 15, 1928, he was the son of the late Karol and Agnes (Bereza) Zielinski and attended local schools. Emil entered the United States Army on December 13, 1950, serving during the Korean War as a member of the 11th Airborne Division, 188th Regiment.

Emil was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and was an iron worker for and a member of the iron workers Local #9. In his younger years he was a semi-pro boxer and always enjoyed watching boxing matches. Emil was also an avid outdoors man who loved to fish and hunt, and enjoyed collecting antiques.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Walasek) Zielinski; children, Donna Zielinski, Paula (Dr. Edward) Ventresca and James (Sandra) Zielinski and grandchildren, Sara, Leah, James Zielinski and Maria, Ross and Alec Ventresca. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Stanley "Cy", Frank, Edwin "Cork", John, Charlie "Chuck" and his sisters, Jennie Zielinski, Theresa McMurray, Sophie Adamczyk and Isabelle Wenzel.

Friends may call on Sunday, October 19, from 5-9 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319-24th Street, cor. Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 9:00 AM Monday, October 20th, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. Burial with military honors following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Donations in his memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094-1231.

Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences.

Emil married WALASEK, Theresa Elizabeth about 10 Nov 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Theresa (daughter of WALASEK, Casimer and RUSEK, Caroline) was born on 19 Dec 1929 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Nov 2023 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Theresa Zielinski
December 19, 1929  -  November 15, 20233 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have been sent in support of Theresa's family - View on Tribute Wall3 New PostsShare a MemoryObituary & EventsTribute WallSend FlowersPlant a TreeObituary

Theresa E. Zielinski, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Casimir and Karolina (Rusek) Walasek.


Theresa was a graduate of Niagara Falls HS and worked for the Carborundum Company before starting her family. She enjoyed reading novels, preparing Polish meals, listening to Polka music, and cheering for the Buffalo Bills! She cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren and 10 siblings.


She is survived by her children, Donna, Paula, and Jim (Sandra) Zielinski; grandchildren, Sara, Leah, and James; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Emil Zielinski; brothers, William, and Henry Walasek; sisters, Sophie Bozek, Katherine Apen, Clara Zankowski, Celia Wisz, Estelle Hriczak, Martha Bulinski, Renee Dunaj, and Bernadette Lachowski.


The family of Theresa would also like to thank her caregivers at Schoellkopf Health Center, where she spent the last several months visiting with family, friends, patients, and her grandpup "Duck".


Friends may call Monday, November 20th from 4-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 21st at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

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Niagara Gazette - 1955

A wedding for the near future
is being planned by Miss Theresa
Elizabeth Walasek, whose engagment
to Emil Zielinski, James
Ave., is made known by her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Casimer
Walasek, Welch Ave.

Carl married BEREZA, Agnes about 1914. Agnes was born about 1888 in Poland; died on 2 Feb 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/3/1954

Mrs. Agnes Zielinski, 65, of 1517
James Ave., a resident of this city
for 40 years, died last night at her
home after a long illness.
Mrs. Zielinski was a native of
Poland and was a member of the
Holy Blessed Sacrament- Society of
St. Michael's Archangel Church.
Surviving are nine children,, Stan-
ley, Frank, Edwin, Charles, Emil
and Jennie Zielinski, Mrs. Theresa
McMurray, Mrs. Sophie Adamczyk
and Mrs. Isabelle Chandler, and 10
grandchildren, all' of this city, and
a brother and sister in Poland. .
Funeral services ill be held at
the Tubinis Funeral. Home Saturday
at 9:15 a.m. and at 10 o'clock
at St. Michael's Archangel Church
with interment in St. Michael's
Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1964

Casimer (Kaiser) Walasek.
74, of 2519 Welch Ave., died
today (April 17, 1964) at Mount
St. Mary's Hospital after a
year's Illness.
He was born In Poland and
was a naturalized citizen of
the U.S.. He was a resident
of Niagara Falls 54 years.
He was a shift foreman for
38 years at the plant of the
Titanium company of Amer-
ca here. Mr. Walasek was a
member of the company 25
Year Club.
Survivors Include his wife,
Karolinc (nee Rusek) Walasek
two sons, William and Henry
Walasek, both of this city;
nine daughters, Mrs. Matthew
(Sophie) Bozek, Mrs. Edward
(Catherine) Apen, Mrs. Stan-
ley (Clara) Zankowski, Mrs.
Emil (Cecilia) Wisz, Mrs. Es-
telle Hriczak, Mrs. Fred (Mar-
tha) Bulinski, Mrs. Emil (Ther-
csa) Zielinski, Mrs. John (Bernadette)
Lachowski, All of this
city and Mrs. Edward (Renee)
DunaJ, Kenmorc; a brother,
Anthony Walasek, Niagara
Falls, Ont.; two sisters, Mrs.
Agnes Kopala, and Mrs. Julia
Koziol, both of Poland; '27
grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the
Zajac Funeral Home and At
10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church.

Casimer married RUSEK, Caroline about 1913. Caroline was born about 1897 in Poland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]