Obituary for Wallace J Zielinski
Wallace J Zielinski, age 78, of Carroll Twp., PA, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp., PA.
He was born December 11, 1940 in McKeesport, PA the son of the late Joseph Zielinski and the late Violet (Debowski) Zielinski.
Wally was a graduate of Donora High School Class of 1958. He attended California University of PA where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree and Ohio State University where he received his Masters Degree.
Wally taught math in the Cleveland Area School District and the Baldwin - Whitehall School District before retiring in 1996. He also taught computer classes at California University of PA.
After retirement, he was elected the National President of the Polish Falcons of America. During his tenure in office, he served as a trustee for the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, DC. He also enjoyed 2 private audiences with Pope John Paul II.
He was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora
Wally was very active in his parish church, serving as Eucharistic Minister, Lector, CCD Instructor, and volunteering at the fish dinners and other parish events. He was a member of the Bishop Elko Knights of Columbus Council 1941 in Donora having held various positions including Grand Knight. Wally was also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and controller for the Bishop Phelan Council.
Survivors include his two sisters, Emilie (Dr. Stephen) Baker of Wexford and Flo Petrosky of Monessen; nieces and nephews, David C. Baker of Austin, TX, Jonathan (Margaret Day) Baker of Huntsville, AL, Matthew (Melissa) of Chapel Hill North Carolina and Amy (Justin) Williams of Pittsburgh; and great nieces and great nephews,, Macy, Austill and Greer Baker of Al., Max and Owen Baker of N.C.. and Colin Williams of Pittsburgh; uncles and aunts, Helen (Debowski) Pipik of Donora, Edward (Ann) Debowski of IL, and Anthony (Rosalie) Debowski of Carroll Twp.; and many cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, April 7, 2019. and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 8, 2019. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Tuesday April 9 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Valley Church.
Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made in Wally's name to Our Lady of the Valley Church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, PA 15033, or a charity of your choice.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
He was born December 11, 1940 in McKeesport, PA the son of the late Joseph Zielinski and the late Violet (Debowski) Zielinski.
Wally was a graduate of Donora High School Class of 1958. He attended California University of PA where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree and Ohio State University where he received his Masters Degree.
Wally taught math in the Cleveland Area School District and the Baldwin - Whitehall School District before retiring in 1996. He also taught computer classes at California University of PA.
After retirement, he was elected the National President of the Polish Falcons of America. During his tenure in office, he served as a trustee for the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, DC. He also enjoyed 2 private audiences with Pope John Paul II.
He was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora
Wally was very active in his parish church, serving as Eucharistic Minister, Lector, CCD Instructor, and volunteering at the fish dinners and other parish events. He was a member of the Bishop Elko Knights of Columbus Council 1941 in Donora having held various positions including Grand Knight. Wally was also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and controller for the Bishop Phelan Council.
Survivors include his two sisters, Emilie (Dr. Stephen) Baker of Wexford and Flo Petrosky of Monessen; nieces and nephews, David C. Baker of Austin, TX, Jonathan (Margaret Day) Baker of Huntsville, AL, Matthew (Melissa) of Chapel Hill North Carolina and Amy (Justin) Williams of Pittsburgh; and great nieces and great nephews,, Macy, Austill and Greer Baker of Al., Max and Owen Baker of N.C.. and Colin Williams of Pittsburgh; uncles and aunts, Helen (Debowski) Pipik of Donora, Edward (Ann) Debowski of IL, and Anthony (Rosalie) Debowski of Carroll Twp.; and many cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, April 7, 2019. and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 8, 2019. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Tuesday April 9 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Valley Church.
Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA
Memorial Contributions may be made in Wally's name to Our Lady of the Valley Church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, PA 15033, or a charity of your choice.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com