Francis Richard Zelesky Jr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Francis Richard Zelesky Jr. of Southbridge, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 13, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Francis R. Zelesky. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Zelesky (Pearl); his mother Helen Zelesky (Lelakis) of Brookfield, MA.; his son Kristopher Zelesky (Kimberly Reitano) of Weehawken, NJ; his brother Donald Zelesky of Brookfield, MA; and his siblings-in-law, Robert Pearl (Dot) of Medway, MA, Rosanne Hickey of Milford, MA and Michele Pearl of Franklin, MA. He is also survived by many nieces & nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. (44 Congress St, Milford, MA 01757). A graveside service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the St. Mary's Cemetery. Before COVID-19 he enjoyed traveling anywhere and everywhere with his wife and son; vacations, trips to the casino, live concerts and Broadway shows. After COVID-19 those travels were mostly to visit his son Kristopher in New York City, gambling on the NFL, playing video poker and having a bourbon (or two).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hartford Hospital's Critical Care Unit, c/o Hartford Hospital, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford CT 06102, who tended to Fran's final days with top notch service and support to his family.