1922
Joseph
2015
Joseph H. Zulkiewicz, Jr.
March 15, 1922 — March 23, 2015
Joseph H. Zulkiewicz, Jr., 93
Warren - Joseph H. Zulkiewicz, Jr., 93, died Monday, March 23, 2015 in the Soldier's Home in Holyoke.
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Leona S. (Ziemba) Zulkiewicz in 2004.
He leaves four daughters, Linda Cunningham of Warren, Barbara Zulkiewicz of Portsmouth, NH, Maryanne Zulkiewicz-Duffy of Walpole and Jane Zulkiewicz of Marstons Mills; a brother, Frederick Zulkiewicz of Warren; one sister, Irene Higney of Ware; two grandchildren, Jessica and her partner Aaron, Jennifer and her husband Mark; three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Emma and Hanna and many nieces and nephews. He was born and grew up in Ware, one of nine children, to the late Joseph H. and Katherine (Gill) Zulkiewicz before moving to Warren in 1953.
He was a W.W. II United States Army Veteran. He joined the Air Force in 1942 and served as an aircraft and engine mechanic for the 918th Air Engineering Squad. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1945.
Joe was the body shop manager at Balise Chevrolet in Springfield for 30 years and then worked as an insurance adjuster for Commerce Insurance for 14 years before retiring in 1984.
He loved playing golf, playing cards, horse racing and trips to the casinos. He also found a great passion in making pies and soups which he would deliver to family & friends.
In 2012, Joe moved to the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. A childhood nickname "Pickles" followed him there and he became very well known throughout the Soldiers Home for his love of dancing, music, playing pool, having fun and dressing in costumes for Halloween.
His family would like to thank the staff at the Soldiers Home for their wonderful and compassionate care and for making "Pickles" last three years happy and safe.
Calling hours for Joseph will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield with a Funeral Service at Noon in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Soldier's Home in Holyoke, Recreation Fund, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040.
Warren - Joseph H. Zulkiewicz, Jr., 93, died Monday, March 23, 2015 in the Soldier's Home in Holyoke.
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Leona S. (Ziemba) Zulkiewicz in 2004.
He leaves four daughters, Linda Cunningham of Warren, Barbara Zulkiewicz of Portsmouth, NH, Maryanne Zulkiewicz-Duffy of Walpole and Jane Zulkiewicz of Marstons Mills; a brother, Frederick Zulkiewicz of Warren; one sister, Irene Higney of Ware; two grandchildren, Jessica and her partner Aaron, Jennifer and her husband Mark; three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Emma and Hanna and many nieces and nephews. He was born and grew up in Ware, one of nine children, to the late Joseph H. and Katherine (Gill) Zulkiewicz before moving to Warren in 1953.
He was a W.W. II United States Army Veteran. He joined the Air Force in 1942 and served as an aircraft and engine mechanic for the 918th Air Engineering Squad. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1945.
Joe was the body shop manager at Balise Chevrolet in Springfield for 30 years and then worked as an insurance adjuster for Commerce Insurance for 14 years before retiring in 1984.
He loved playing golf, playing cards, horse racing and trips to the casinos. He also found a great passion in making pies and soups which he would deliver to family & friends.
In 2012, Joe moved to the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. A childhood nickname "Pickles" followed him there and he became very well known throughout the Soldiers Home for his love of dancing, music, playing pool, having fun and dressing in costumes for Halloween.
His family would like to thank the staff at the Soldiers Home for their wonderful and compassionate care and for making "Pickles" last three years happy and safe.
Calling hours for Joseph will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield with a Funeral Service at Noon in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Soldier's Home in Holyoke, Recreation Fund, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040.
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