Rudolph J. Zielinsky's Obituary
Rudolph Zielinsky, age 80, passed away peacefully at Cleveland Clinic Hospital on November 22 , 2020 to join the Lord. Our beloved Rudy was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and husband. He was born in southern Pennsylvania and was raised by his mother and father there. Married to his wife, Nancy, for 57 beautiful years. He was a loving father of Mary (husband, Matthew), Patricia (husband, Joseph), Christine (husband, Paul), and John (wife, Theresa). Devoted grandfather to ten children; Kevin (wife, Meghan), Alec (fiancée Monica), Joshua, Katelin (husband, Matthew), Evan, and Madeline, Theresa, and Alayna. Doting great-grandfather of Cayden, Lucas, Ava and Brooks. Rudy was a loving brother to Susan (husband, Bill), John (wife, Reba), Joseph (wife, Colleen), Andrew and Helen. Rudy cherished all his family and friends, and they have been a steady source of joy and pride throughout his life. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and a talented cook. He was also a devoted Catholic and was positive, spiritual, and uplifting even in his final days. He emulated happiness wherever he went and encouraged others to "put a smile on their face!" Contributions will be made in Rudy's honor to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org. Online condolences may be submitted at www.GDFH.net. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, all services private.
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