Joseph Michael Zielinski
August 9, 1949 ~ April 15, 2017
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
In Loving Memory
Joseph Michael Zielinski
8/9/1949 ~ 4/15/2017
Joseph Michael Zielinski, age 67, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Kennestone Hospital Marietta GA. A celebration of his life was held Easter Sunday by his immediate family. Joseph was born on August 9, 1949 in Newark NJ to Benjamin and Josephine (Sardo) Zielinski. Joe attended East Side High School; served honorably in the US Army from 1969 to 1971during the Vietnam War; attended Fairleigh Dickenson University. He married Ellen Roberts-Zielinski on December 24, 1987 in Bethlehem PA at Trinity Church. He worked as a Client Service Manager for Computer Aid Inc for 28 years.
Joe was happiest when taking care of his family or others in need. He was always the first to lend a hand and the last to quit at the end of the day no matter what the project.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Josephine (Sardo) Zielinski; his brother Benjamin Zielinski, his sister Marion Pimonte and his nephew and godson John Wargo.
Joseph is survived by his spouse Ellen Zielinski, his daughter Kathleen Reyes and her husband Kelly Reyes, his son Kenneth Zielinski and fiancée Elyssa Sun and son Kevin Zielinski and wife Vivian Zielinski, his grandsons Daniel Reyes and Aidan Reyes and granddaughter Evelyn Reyes. His brothers Michael Zielinski and his wife Donna Zielinski; Ronald Zielinski and his wife Kathy Zielinski and brother-in-law Jimmy Pimonte; his sisters Peggy Wargo and her husband Andy Wargo; Josephine Passerella and her husband Johnny Passerella; Jeannie Bacco and her husband Nick Bacco and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to all who have offered prayers and support during this difficult time. They ask in lieu of flowers or other gifts to please donate to the charity they cherish in Joe's memory.
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‘I had the pleasure and honor of working with Joe for the past 6 years. He was a capable and experienced professional, but beyond that, he had the rare capacity for warmth and friendliness in a business environment. Joe and I worked together in Manila and in China and spent down time chatting about life and family on numerous occasions. I count him among my friends at CAI, and will miss him. Deepest sympathy to Joe’s family, and blessings for a rest in peace.’
‘Joe helped me get started on my first Account Manager position at CAI. I had just relocated and knew nothing about my new home or the customer. Joe was very kind, patient, and generous to me during that period and helped me get started both personally and professionally. I’ll always be grateful to him for that.’
‘I cannot forget Joe’s laugh! What a great guy to know and work with. Always willing to help and give you the time needed. My prayers are with you and after this very hard time, may his memory always bring joy to your hearts.’
‘Joe, it was a pleasure working with you for the last 8 or so years now. You were a strong leader. You demanded good work but did so graciously and with a sense of humor. You’ll be remembered.
‘Joe: Goodbye Kind Friend: I will miss you very much. I have bittersweet feelings as I write this, Sunday the world became a little sadder for me, today, I know you are with the Lord and count my blessings that you were in my life for a brief while. I agree with Jerry, You were my best manager I ever worked with. Know that you are loved by many, and I am going to miss you so very much. God’s Word says, ” Absent in the body, Present with the Lord, I believe you are and in very good hands. Talk with you Later, Lord willing.’
‘It is a joy to have known you Joe, and I’m so thankful to have had the chance to do so. We’ll all miss you.’
‘Goodbye, Joe. My deepest condolences to your family. So many wonderful memories have been going through my mind since hearing of this sad passing. Your laugh, that made all of us smile, will be truly missed. I will miss you, my friend. Thank you for all that you have done for my career, guiding me and pushing me to exceed. Thank you for being a wonderful mentor. I shall never forget you. You made my world that much better.’
‘We will miss our brother-in-law’s laugh and quick sense of humor. Joe could always be counted on for an extra pair of helping hands. Ellen remember when he helped redo our bathroom? Thank goodness he knew what he was doing because we certainly did not. He was great with the babies including his nephew. We’re thinking of you all every day.’
‘Joe, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. It’s never easy saying goodbye. I often do not know how to say it. And we already miss you here at CAI. Your dedication and focus on the customer is one we all aspire to attain. Little known fact: Joe was actually my manager for 1 week a long time ago. Even in that brief week, I was highly impressed with how Joe managed and lead his direct reports. He made it clear that as long as you owned up to any of your mistakes, he would defend you to the ends of the earth. Well Joe, now even the earth cannot hold you back. May you enjoy your new life, and may we meet again someday.’
‘Joe, you had many coworkers, including me, who loved working with you at CAI. We worked hard but we had lots of laughs as well! You will dearly be missed! To Joe’s family, I know he will live on in the memories of all those whose life he touched. May you receive comfort and strength from the Lord. We’ll see you on the other side, Joe!’
‘Dear Zielinski family –
‘As this first Christmas season approaches without Joe, please know that his friends still think of him and remember him with great fondness.’