THOMAS J. ZIELINSKI SR.

Thomas J. Zielinski, Sr. "Zeke" 75, of Mountain Top, died on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nanticoke.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Adam and Josephine Novak Zielinski and was a graduate of Coughlin High School. Thomas served his country proudly in the United States Marines; was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Mast, Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and worked full time for the state DOC.  Zeke owned Preferred Pools and Creative Concrete for 35 years. He was an avid muscle and antique car collector, a Colts Football Fan and enjoyed spending time with family and weight lighting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Deborah Sterling Zielinski and sons John and Thomas Zielinski Jr.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving daughter, Tracey Bozek; three grandchildren, Ryan Zielinski, Serenity and Harmony Leco.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9:30 am from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top at 10:00 am.  Interment will follow in Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top with Military Honors.

Friends are invited to join the family on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 4 to 6 pm and Monday morning from 9:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.

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