Stanley J. Zelasco
September 14, 1921 ~ October 19, 2012
Born in:
meadville, PA
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
Stanley "Jimmy" Zelasco, 91, of Meadville, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa Dzik Zelasco and the loving father of Ann Marie Eland of Meadville and Jim Zelasco and his wife Debbie of Pittsburgh.
He was born on September 14, 1921 in Meadville, a son of John and Anna Rothkevic Zelasco.
Jimmy was a World War II veteran, Prisoner of War and a Purple Heart recipient. He was an avid bowler and a member of the Western Crawford County Bowling Hall of Fame.
After retiring from Channelock, he spent is leisure time cheering on Notre Dame, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians, and enjoyed spending time with his family and visiting his friends in town.
In addition to his loving wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and six brothers.
The funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family.
Burial will take place in Saint Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Township.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Stanley's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
Arrangements are in the care of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
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Jim & Ann:
I often think about the times we had on Market Street. It was our childhood and a very special time. I remember your dad as a man to look up to. He was someone I had much respect for. May he rest in peace. He is now with your Mom. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Dan Petruso
Ann, Jim and Debbie, You have our Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of your FATHER,Stanley (Jimmy) Zelasco. Thanks for keeping us updated on his condition ( at the Bistro) The day we missed because of the Junior- Senior hunt, made all the difference. When you told us the change in his condition,we were truly sad and kept your Dad, you and your family in our Prayers.
In Our Deepest Sympathy,
Bill and Patty Wise
So sorry about the loss of your father my heart goes out to you and your family god bless you.
Love Marjorie from Japan
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR DAD WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, HE WAS THE MOST KIND NICEST MAN I WAS EVER SO LUCKY TO KNOW, I AM BLESSED TO HAVE HIM AS A FRIEND. AND I WILL MISS HIM TERRRIBLY.I LOVED HIM LIKE A DAD. MY NICKNAME FOR HIM WAS SMILEY, HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG BEAUTIFUL SMILE EVERYTIME I SEEN HIM. HE WAS AN ANGEL ON EARTH AND I KNOW HES AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN NOW,YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY NOW AND ALWAYS.
We are really sorry for your loss. We know how close you were to your father and what an influence he had on your lives. May God give you the strength you need during this sad time in your life.