William J. Zielinski of West Seneca, NY entered into rest November 25, 2025; Beloved husband of 72 years to the late Charlotte (nee Czuprynski); devoted father of Bev Duda, Brian Zielinski and Wayne Zielinski; cherished grandfather of Jeffrey (Malia Mercer) Duda, Jason (Melanie), Brandon, Ryan and Justin Zielinski; loving great grandfather of Zoey and Noah Zielinski; also survived by dear nieces and nephews. Services will be held privately for the family.William was a World War II Army combat veteran who served in France during the European campaign earning him a purple heart. After retiring from Westinghouse as a machinist he spent 25 years at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Buffalo for the Disabled American Veterans Department and also was a 5 gallon blood donor with the American Red Cross. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William's memory to www.hospicebuffalo.com, Disabled American Veterans at https://help.dav.org/page/66135/donate/1?locale=en-USf or The Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
