Richard W. Zielinski, 71 of Hyde Park and formerly of South Boston, passed away on November 23, 2013. Born in Boston on October 11, 1942, he was the son of the late Gabriel and Dorothy (King) Zielinski. Raised and educated in South Boston, he was employed as an upholsterer for Allstate Seating in Quincy. Richard was the dear brother of Marie Ingemi of Hull, Dorothy Ruffing of New Hampshire, and the late Joseph Zielinski, Kathy Kallil, and Robert Zielinski. Special uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Homes, 45 East Water St. in ROCKLAND, on Friday from 10-11AM, followed by a funeral home service at 11AM. Interment in Holy Family Cemetery.