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William S. Zielinski Jr.

1925 - 2014

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Kathy Meagher Lincoln posted a condolence

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Diane, So sorry to hear about Bill. I had a very nice conversation with him at Wegman's this past winter. He was enjoying himself reading his newspaper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time... He had such a keen mind!!! Cousins, Kathy and Tim Lincoln

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Sue and Jared Mooberry posted a condolence

Friday, May 23, 2014

Hi Diane and Family, We'll miss conversations with Bill and remember his joy in attending soccer games with us. He was a very special person. We're sorry for you loss.

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Winnie and Mike Carletta posted a condolence

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Dear Diane and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed Bill's positive outlook and interesting conversations at family gatherings. Love to All. Winnie and MIke

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Mary Pat Tehan posted a condolence

Monday, May 19, 2014

Bill was one of the good guys....always enjoyed his company and always enjoyed the Holiday Greetings photos. Always made me smile.

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Larry Howe posted a condolence

Monday, May 19, 2014

Bill Zielinski, what a man. I first knew Bill from when he moved next door to my parents in Dansville. He was our family attorney and mine until he retired and moved to Rochester. You could NOT find a truer and better friend than Bill. He was a true friend and I am proud to have known Bill. I told him the last time talked to him how much i missed his radio show. God Bless Bill and watch over him and his family. Larry Howe

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Sue Reynolds posted a condolence

Monday, May 19, 2014

I will miss Bill who was my friend. He was always up on such subjects as current events, theater, movies, sports and stock market and eager to talk about them. While he didn't ever accept my enjoyment of Walt Disney movies he did not thankfully hold it against me either. His golf swing was a joy to see, I was honored to see his famous recorded "New York, New York" production and can only imagine what a hoot that actual experience was for Diane and him. He was a generous and gentle man to me. My friend struggled to understand loving relationships. But he treasured the many phone calls from his children and his "vacations" to the summer houses on the lakes with family. He clearly loved Diane with all his heart. I will miss him very much.

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Jon & Linda Shay posted a condolence

Monday, May 19, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a huge part of our Dansville community and more important a valued member of our Rotary Club. We offer our thoughts and prayers to Diane and the Zielinski family. He will be forever missed.

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Hannah Wahl uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, May 18, 2014

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Uncle Bill holding Maryrose, Easter 2013

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Hannah Wahl posted a condolence

Sunday, May 18, 2014

I have many fond memories of Uncle Bill. One that particularly comes to mind is watching a video of he and Aunt Diane dancing. I remember thinking how glamorous they looked, and I feel like that really characterized him, always a gentleman. He was affectionate and generous. I was often surprised that he seemed truly interested in all our conversations, for him it was never just small talk. I'll always appreciate the care and concern he showed for me and my daughters, he was a wonderful Uncle and he will live on in our hearts.

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sheila murphy posted a condolence

Sunday, May 18, 2014

It was such a pleasure to have Bill in my family... he was a kind, gentle soul and a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed.

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Gail and Gill Petri posted a condolence

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Dear Diane - I was so sorry to read about Bill's passing in today's paper. Our thoughts are with you. Sending love and hugs. Gail and Gill

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The McConnell Family posted a condolence

Friday, May 16, 2014

We are very saddened to hear of Mr. Zielinski's passing. To our family, he was a giant of a man. When our mother was widowed at a very young age, it was he who stepped up & rallied a few good men to ensure that our family didn't fall through the cracks. He gave our mother a job, sound legal advice and made sure that she had all the necessary tools to not just survive, but succeed. She didn't waste these gifts and they remained lifelong friends. In her later years, our mother moved back home, and Bill picked up right where he left off; handling any legal matters for her and our family. He made his last visit to her about six months before her passing. It was a long ride from Rochester and could not have been an easy trip given his own health issues but he insisted on coming. They talked for hours and it was as if time had never marched on. Please know that we will be forever grateful to him. Slan, Agus Beannacht de leath Bill. Jim, Kevin, Brian, Matt & Chris McConnell

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Eddie Dunn posted a condolence

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

I am so sorry. He was a wonderful man I was fortunate to get to know.

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Marifran Cooper posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marifran

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Mary Toepperwein posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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Dad and Diane got to play golf a lot... many yrs in winter they went to Florida for a month of golf and sunshine. Now Toep and I are golfing more and more, and I think of Dad a lot when I am out on the course, now when I am out on a course, I will be remembering how much he enjoyed it in a different light...

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Mary Toepperwein uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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Bill Jr and Mary at golf course/park near Bill and Diane's beautiful home

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Mary Toepperwein uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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Bill Jr and Diane with Toep and Mary at Laf a Lot (I think I look a lot like Dad in this particular photo, Diane would always say, "You are your father's daughter"...)

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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