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Richard Zielinski Obituary
Zielinski, Richard J. (Snakes), Ret. CPD 8th District, Veteran of Korean War, beloved husband of Dolores (nee Maka), loving father of Sharlene (Richard) Innocenti, Judith (Joseph) Boland and the late Wayne, dear papa of Ricky and Matt Innocenti, Joey and Jack Boland, fond brother of Theresa (Ronald) Benigno, also uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of the St. Jude League. Funeral services Friday, May 7th at 9:00 A.M. from the BECVAR & SON FUNERAL HOME, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Damian Church for 10:00 A.M. Mass. Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 P.M. 708-824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com 
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for Richard Zielinski
joe okoskey
June 9, 2010
so sorry for your loss. we just heard and were away at the time...i worked with rich for many years. what a great guy.i am sure he will be missed and in our prayers......joe & geri okoskey
ralph difiore
May 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 7, 2010
What a good guy and a Great Cop !!
Marty Bilecki Jr.
May 6, 2010
Dear Dolores and family,
We are praying for you in this time of sadness.
Our deepest sympathies,
Bob and Cynthia Moir and family
May 6, 2010
Dear Dolores and daughters,
God bless you all in this time of sadness. We have enjoyed Rich's(Snakes)humor throughout the years! So glad we got to see him last year! We will truly miss him! God has another good guy in heaven!
Eddie, Lorraine and Jayne Zolna
Ginny Innocenti
May 6, 2010
Dear Dolores,
My prayers are for you & your family. Remember that God promises to be the husband of the widow. He'll be there for you when you feel so completely alone. God bless you & your family.
Ron Tatar
May 6, 2010
Rich,(Snakes) was a dear friend and partner. He'll be sorely missed by all that new him.
Gil and Pam Kroll
May 6, 2010
Dear Dolores,
Please accept our Deepest Sympathy . We will miss Snakes especially during Football season! He will be missed by many for his great sense of humor!
Joseph & Judith Kusiak
May 6, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Dolores and
the family.
Ted Raab- 8-Balls
May 5, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 5, 2010
dear Dolores and family. may god bless rich(Snakes)for all the good work and true frienship he been to my family in time of need Diane Stryczek Gneda and family.
Vern Williams
May 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack and Marita McGivney
May 5, 2010
R.J. worked with both of us at the 008th District. He was a great person and an excellent Police Officer. He will be missed and be in our prayers, God Bless R.J. Snakes>
Patti Boland
May 5, 2010
Dear Zielinski Family,
May God bless all of you and take Richs soul straight to heaven. Love Tim, Patti, Mega, and Susan Boland
May 5, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Dolores and her family. Snakes and I were partners on the Tact team at the 8th district.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Richard & Mary Ann Rolnicki
Leesburg, Florida
From the Becvar Family
May 5, 2010
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