GUILDERLAND – Edward C. Zyniecki Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2014. Ed was born, September 30, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Anna Zyniecki nee Blochowiak and Edward C. Zyniecki . Edward graduated in 1943 from East Milwaukee High and attended Marquette University where he received a Mechanical Engineering Degree. Ed went into the boiler business and traveled with that career. It was during one of those trips that he met his wife, Leota. Ed and Lee celebrated 65 years of marriage on November 20, 2013. Ed and Lee made their home in Guilderland where they raised their 7 children. Ed owned and operated J.W. Stevens Company, retiring in 1996, Chicken Cluckers, and EDLEEZ Tobacco. Ed enjoyed traveling with Lee and they both were pilots, flying their CESSNA 182 to various destinations. Most importantly, Ed was a family man, you would often find him telling stories of life and bouncing a baby on his lap.
Ed is pre-deceased by his brother, Ralph Zyniecki and 2 sons-in-law, Daniel Kaltenbach and John Ruprecht. Ed is survived by his wife Leota Zyniecki and his 7 children, Thomas Zyniecki (Joyce) of Inwood, West Virginia; Ann Mackey (George) of Hingham, Massachusetts; Edward Zyniecki (Judy) of Big Fork, Montana; Pamela Kuczenski (Thomas) of Guilderland, New York; James Zyniecki (Dawn) of Altamont, New York; John Zyniecki (Jill) of Guilderland, New York; and Janet Ruprecht of Colonie, New York. Ed is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren, a sister-in- law, Doris Zyniecki and nieces and nephews of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In the last months of his life Ed was able to spend quality time with his family building memories that will be with them always. His final care is entrusted to Hans Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. To leave a message of condolence for the family or send a sympathy card, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Jennifer Day
January 26, 2014 at 4:57 pmHeaven has gained yet another beautiful angel. My heart is heavy for the entire family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I pray you all find comfort in one another during this sorrowful time. Much love to you all.
Tom and Michele Boni
January 26, 2014 at 5:58 pmWe are so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim’s dad.
Lynn Foster Mut
January 27, 2014 at 3:51 amTo the dear Zyniecki Family,
I am saddened to hear of Mr Zyniecki’s passing. I knew your father (grandfather) since he and your mom (grandma) lived next door to us on Burtonwood Place in Delmar. I was about 5 at the time. Annie and I became forever friends. I have many fond memories of him but what I remember about him mostly was his smile. It was so sincere and made me feel comfortable just sitting and talking with him. In 2007 my husband and I visited the USA and we were able to spend a few hours visiting with your mom and dad. My husband had never met him before, and after we left he said, “now , that is one amazing man, I wish I had known him all my life”. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, your dad (grampa) will be missed.
Lynn (Foster) & Tayfun Mut
Barb Finlan
January 27, 2014 at 5:56 amJohn, Jill and family,
I am so sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Bill Moran
January 27, 2014 at 6:45 amwe are so sorry for your loss.
Jeff Peterson
January 27, 2014 at 7:33 amI work with one of Ed’s sons; so sorry to hear of the family’s loss of Ed.
Carmen Ferriero
January 27, 2014 at 10:03 amI am so sorry for your loss.
Mike Roche
January 27, 2014 at 11:42 amEd,
I am very sorry to hear of your dads passing. Know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mark Perrella
January 28, 2014 at 1:19 pmJohn, Jill and family:
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. May the fond memories of days gone by sustain you in this difficult time. He will be in my prayers.
John Paige
January 28, 2014 at 3:07 pmWith great sympathy to the entire Zyniecki family. Thoughts and prayers with you always at this difficult time.
Ron and Judy Zielinski
January 28, 2014 at 5:10 pmEd and Judy – So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy and Ron Zielinski
Editha Tenorio
January 30, 2014 at 11:23 amAnn, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
bobby oconnor
January 30, 2014 at 2:52 pmto ed and judy and the entire zyniecki family, we lost our folks over the past couple of years and we know that as close as your family is you will always remember your pop forever. our hearts go out to all of you. hopefully, you can help your mom through these very difficulty times. will see you at the family gathering when you chose to do the memorial. bob oc.
ed, brother cw is here and he would like to say something to you and the family. ed and judy my heart and feelings are with your entire family just remember this doesn’t end in a slow ride in a hearse we will all see each other in a better place hopefull in the smoking section a good cigar and seeing ed in heaven that’s living good bless the entire zyniecki clan PAX and LOVE CHARLIE O’C