Joseph “John” Zubik passed away suddenly on April 27, 2021, at the age of 89. He had spent the day before on the golf course, followed by drinks and conversation with friends by the pool.
John was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on August 5, 1931. He was the youngest of three children born
to Polish immigrants Henry and Eugenia Zubik, along with his older brother, Benny, and sister, Leona, all
were first generation Americans.
John always enjoyed the “limelight.” He started his career as a 12-yr old magician, pulling rabbits out of a
hat for birthday parties and local events. His first steps into hairdressing started by ‘setting pins’ at the
local bowling alley, but John’s ambitions were paused while he ‘discovered the world’ with the help of the
US Navy and the Korean war. Back on shore, he enrolled into beauty school and took advanced classes in Detroit, MI. He moved to Chicago to work at the salon in Marshall Fields where he met his beautiful
energetic first wife Mary Jane Siebenaler, they had two children.
In 1961, John followed a suggestion of a client and moved the family to Dallas. First working Joskey’s
(Titche’s) and then opening his own salon at Medallion Plaza. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Preston and
Royal where he built his formidable reputation over the next 35-years. Barbara Carol Foster, his beautiful
second wife of 17-yrs was a stable force and party planner galore, and good fortune blessed them with a
son.
Ultimately, John moved the salon across the street from Jesuit High School where he would still get in his
car to drive to St. Rita’s Catholic Church. John retired from styling hair in 2016, and spent his days playing
golf and his evenings dancing with friends.
Always one to help others, John was a founding member of All Saints Catholic Church in Dallas and served as an usher for many years. John loved the Lord and remained vigilant to his faith his entire life. John never knew a stranger and he touched the lives of many people with his sparkling blue eyes, contagious smile and his generous heart. He will be missed by countless friends and family members who were blessed to know and love him.
John is survived by his three children Jeff, Jackie, and Jason and his beloved sister, Leona. Jeff and his wife, Lila Jo, have 2 lovely children, Joseph and Ryan. Jackie has devoted her life to taking care of animals. Jason and his wife, Melissa, have 2 darling daughters, Landry and Scarlett. John’s legacy will live on in the hearts and actions of his children and grandchildren.
A service will be held Thursday, May 27th from 10:30 – 11:30 AM at All Saints Catholic Church, 5231
Meadowcreek Dr, Dallas, TX. Immediately afterwards a gravesite service will be held for family members
at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to The American Heart Association or Catholic Charities.
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