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John Zelenko

Born: 9/18/1925
Died: 5/16/2015
Age: 89
Community: Grand Blanc, MI

ZELENKO, John – Of Grand Blanc, age 89, died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Regency at Grand Blanc.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015 at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 2143 South Center Road, Burton, Father Matthew-Peter Butrie officiating.

Burial in Evergreen Cemetery with a military graveside serviced.

Those desiring may make contributions to St. Nicholas Cemetery.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 12-3 and 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
A Parastas Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mr. Zelenko will be at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the service.

John was born in Flint, Michigan on September 18, 1925, son of the late Deonizy and Anna (Gavriluk) Zelenko.

He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in Germany.

He was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.

He loved spending time with his family and friends and giving encouragement to younger people.

Surviving are wife, Gloria;

children, John and wife Norma,
William and wife Paula,
Sue and husband Ron, and Anita Zelenko;

step-son, William and wife Wendy Tadrick;

12 grandchildren;
21 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandson, due in June;
many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Bill and Nick; sisters, Helen and Jeanie.

Your condolences may be shared with the family at www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

Phone: (810) 235-2345

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Visitation
Date:   5/20/2015
Time:   4:00 PM
Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday,May 20, 2015 and 12-3 and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   5/22/2015
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:   St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
2143 S. Center Road
Burton, MI 48529

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