Thomas Joseph Zelinsky, 92 of Monongahela, PA. formerly of Levittown, PA and born and raised in Donora, PA passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021, after a long illness at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas Joseph and Teresa Marie Zelinsky of Donora, PA and a brother John, sister Anne (Matesich) and a granddaughter Christine Zelinsky.

He was a graduate of Donora High School & enjoyed playing football. He was a Veteran of the Korean War as an Army Rifleman and then after almost 30 years retired from US Steel Fairless Works. He enjoyed football, baseball, music, collecting German steins and an ice-cold beer after a hard days work or a hot summer day.

He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife of 64 years Joan, three sons Thomas (Maureen), David, Ronald (Sherry), two daughters Louise Redding, Anna Marie McCormick, a sister, Mary (Kalfbell); and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Donora Campus of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish.

Interment with full military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad will follow at St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Alzheimer or Cancer research.

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