Joseph Ziel Obituary

Ziel, Joseph E. 84, died on November 13, 2006, in Bradenton, FL. Joe was born February 10, 1922, on the south side of Chicago and was a graduate of Leo High School & Loyola University. He was a veteran of WWII where he served in the United States Navy. He then served as a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigations from 1949 until 1975. In the FBI, Joe served in Newark, NJ, NYC, Chicago, FBIHQ, Richmond, VA, retiring as SAC from Springfield, VA. Joe's avocation in life was law enforcement and his church. After his retirement, he continued to be active in the community by volunteering for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the Knights of Columbus, Desoto Council & St. Joseph Church. His wife, Agnes of 63 years, their two daughters, Mary Jurewicz and Celeste Besel survives Joseph Ziel, both of Bradenton, FL; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Florida and interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Tidewell Hospice & Palliative Care, 3355 26th St., Bradenton, FL 34205 or American Life League, P.O. Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22555 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by: Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 708-425-0500.