Gary L. Zielinski, 64 of Fredonia, NY, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Bristol, VA March 26, 1948
and grew up in Dunkirk, NY, son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Zielinski. In 1969-1970 he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a chopper pilot with
the 173rd AVN (Robinhoods) in Vietnam. Gary was a Journeyman Electrician with Local 106, IBEW, and also owned Pisa Electric. He enjoyed riding
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his tractor on the farm, fishing, target shooting and most of all, writing. He is survived by his wife Cindy (Pisa) Zielinski; his children, Mark (Barbara),
Aaron (Heather) and Rachel (Steve Rivera) Zielinski; grandchildren Jo-lene, Marcanna, Ethan, Brooke, Lucas, and Seth Zielinski, Sara Kelemen, Olivia and
Stevie Ray Rivera. Also survived by his siblings: Monte, Marlon, Reuben, and Jason Zielinski, Flora Foye, and Robin Carr. Besides his parents, Gary
is pre-deceased by two sisters: Leah Pett and Roberta Zielinski. Gary was a member of Fredonia American Legion Post 59 and the Forest Lodge 166 F A&M. Flowers
gratefully declined. A memorial service will announced at a later date. Online condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneral home.com. Arrangements by David J.
Dengler, Larson-Timko Funeral Home (679-9000), Fredonia, NY.
