Anthony ‘Tony’ Zielensky – Roscoe
Anthony “Tony” Zielensky, 95, of Roscoe, passed away peacefully at The Residence at Hilltop on April 7, 2021. Tony “Guns” Zielensky was a Navy veteran who served in World War II on Landing Craft Support 114, where he oversaw the ship’s weapons and was the ship’s barber. Tony was born on May 5, 1925, the son of the late John and Aleksandra Zielensky. In 1943, Anthony joined the military with his late brothers, Chester (Navy), John (Army) and Bill (Army Air Corps). He joined the U.S. Navy, where he was overseas for 18 months before heading to Okinawa. During the battle in Okinawa, Tony survived a kamikaze attack. Tony was in-port on ship and was able to watch the signing of the Peace Treaty. After returning to Roscoe in April 1946, he started working at Corning Glass, where he worked for 43 years and later would work as the maintenance man for Elco Borough. When Tony wasn’t working, he was an avid gardener, enjoyed Friday night bingo with his wife and spending time with and helping his family and friends. He was a member and the last World War II veteran of the Roscoe American Legion Post No. 801 and a member of the Roscoe Slovak Club. Besides his three brothers, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Jenny; a grandson, Robert; and son-in-law, Frank. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary; and their daughters, Mary Lou (Francis) Stein, Barbara (Robert) Stein, Susie Link and Ellen (Jeffrey) Pritchard; and his grandchildren, Tammy Stein, Michele (Charlie) Tyhonas, Amy Molish, Toni (Richard) Bevan, Jenny (Justin) Fuchick, Dana (Richard) Simko, David (Jill) Stein, Ron (Lori) Link, Scott (Jennifer) Link, Kristen (Ron) Harp, Stacy (Josh) Jackson, Heather Link, Rachael Link, Jeffrey (Marlene) Pritchard, Amanda (Stephen) Fetsko; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2021, at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10, with Pastor Brian Carroll presiding. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Coal Center. Military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard and the Roscoe American Legion Post No. 801. The Roscoe American Legion Post No. 801 will hold services in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Friday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.
