In Memory
John Zelez of Bensalem went home to his heavenly Father Sunday, May 28, 2017, with his loving family by his side. He was 68.
John was born in Danville, Pa., the son of John and Phoebe (Thompson) Zelez. He lived in Mt Carmel, Pa. until moving to Nottingham Village in 1955. He remained a resident of Bensalem.
John graduated from Bensalem High School in 1967. A trivia expert, he was also known to his friends as 'stats' for his ability to recall details of the league. He was involved with Penndel Mens Fast Pitch league for 40 years where he started as a player, became coach and finally league president. Most recently he formed a team in the Bensalem Senior League where he became commissioner. He was an avid bowler. He was a devoted family man who loved the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and Flyers. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
John was the devoted father of Caryn and John Jr.; beloved grandfather of Rybecca; loving brother of Dianne Mills and her husband, Brian; uncle of Brian Jr. (Joanne), and Adam, and great uncle of Lucy, Annie and Sophia.
Relatives and friends will be received by the family 10 a.m. Friday, June 2, at the Hoffmann Funeral Home, 1770 Brown Ave. at Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, His funeral service will be at noon.
Donations may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/zu6qs-in-the-blink-of-an-eye.
Condolences may be expressed at the Web site listed below.Hoffmann Funeral Home, Bensalem
Michael T. Chromiak (1966)
I grew up with Jack in Nottingham during the late 50;s and 60's. Jack was a great sportsmen ;a basball manager who played softball in the Lower Bucks Church League and later moved to Pendel Fast pitch League. Always had a smile and a good joke or story to pass along. Will always rember playing wiffle ball and softball with Jack as kid and as a young man. R I P. JACK .
Mike Chromiak 66
Don West Sr (1967)
John was always a Class Act. Enjoyed a good laugh, but never at anyone's expense. One of the Good Guys.
John O'Mara (1972)
Jackie Zelez. Good guy. May he rest in eternal peace.
Roger Kean (1967)
Attended John's viewing at Hoffman Funeral Home in Bensalem Friday 6/2/2017. After graduating in '67 over the years I played Pinnachle with him usually over Fran Mullin's House. A good guy who never hurt anyone, May he rest in peace !
William White (1989)
I got to know Jack since I was very little as he was good friends with my father. Usually, on a Saturday afternoon, Jack could be found at one of two places during the winter time, either at his house playing pool with his friends, or arranging a poker tournament, which at only 23 years old (in 1994) surprised Jack and his 'experienced poker friends' when this young guy and won the tournament.
I always like Jack. Never judgemental who just liked to have fun with friends. If I could go back in time to 23 year old self I would smack myself upside the head and dictate "enjoy this time and cherish it, cause one day it will all be gone".
David Clee (1964)
I knew John through softball in the penndel league ,as well as other leagues ,John was a good guy and has been missed . I am lucky to have known him.