Happy 75th Birthday Gramps!!!!! I love you so much. I wish we could've spent the day with you! I love you, forever and always, T.

You know, people say time heals all... I haven't felt that. I'm feeling that as time goes on the worse the pain of losing someone who is my world is now gone forever. The thought of not being able to see, touch, or talk to that person anymore is the worst feeling in the world. Time can never erase what happened. Being here without you has made me miserable. I still don't believe that you're gone. I still think I'm going to see you on the weekends, but then I check back into reality & notice that it's real & it's not going away. I don't sleep. I haven't in a long time. I love you so much & I will never in my life let you go. Gramps you really are my everything. I miss you where ever you are, I want you to know that I miss you. & it's not just an I miss you.... It's an I really miss you. I hope you understand that. You're everything to me. I LOVE YOU GRAMPS! Forever.

Trying to forget someone that you love is like trying to remember someone that you never knew. The hardest part of dreaming about someone you love is waking up & seeing that person gone. It takes seconds to say hello, but forever to say goodby. Moving on is easy, but what you leave behind is what makes it hard. I miss you Gramps ... So much... I love you.

I will never let you go . I love you so much. You mean everything to me. I'll never let go. I can still feel your soft hair that I loved to touch.. But I can't hear your voice anymore. That's the worst part I can see you, but I can't hear what you say ..... Please don't ever let me go. I love you so much. It's unfair the way life works, but you're in a better place & I love you till the end of it all. You're my hero, my angel, but most importantly, you're my grandfather. No matter where you are, what form you're in, you'll always be my grandfather. It's upsetting to see someone I've known my entire life is gone within the blink of an eye. I remember when you would answer the phone when I'd call, & we'd talk for a bit. I miss your voice. & the worst part is I'm never going to hear it again... If I had more time to be with you, there is so much I'd want to tell you and show you. You're one of the most important people in my life. I love you so much. NEVER forget that.

Everytime I blink, I see you. I miss you so much. We all do. The house isn't a home without you. I can just see you sitting on the couch sleeping & I remember the time everyone came over & you were to tired to get up so we all went into the room & talked to you. I really wish I had more time with you... I really do. I love you so much!!!! Everyone has been so close to eachother lately. You've brought us all closer than what we were. Although, we were pretty close! I hate that I can't go to the house & see you anymore. I miss talking to you about your handsome beard! I loved that thing. Gramps, I will love you always & forever. We never had a dull moment in our time together. There was nothing but happiness. You're still everything to me. Always have been, always will be.

I dedicate the song Stay with Me by Sam Smith to you & Beautiful Pain by Eminem & SIA. I miss you so much. I love you forever.

Today has been pretty hard on me... I miss you a lot. I pray every night & I talk to you. I just can't accept the fact that you're actually gone. I've thought about it awhile ago, & I cried endlessly about it.. Then having it actually happen & trying to be strong for Gram is the hardest thing in the world. I'm not very experienced with death & to be completely honest, I'm not liking it.. I miss being able to come in the house & hug & kiss you. I miss hearing your voice & Gram telling you to put your feet up. I miss everything about you. It's hard seeing someone so important to you leave... :( I remember all the car rides we had together either going to my house or meeting my mom. We talked about your childhood & all the things you've done/did. Those were the best times. It was usually just us. I remember every story you told me. I'll never forget all the moments we shared with Eachother. I hope you do know that I love you to the end of an never ending river. You mean the world to me. I wish I had the chance to tell you I love you one more time in person.... You're an important aspect of my life & it'll always remain that way. I LOVE YOU GRAMPS !!

Hey Gramps. It's T again. I don't know if you'll be able to see this from where you are, but I know you know. No matter what mistakes I make you're there for me. You've cured my disappointments and you've healed my pain. I treasure ever irreplaceable memory. Words can't express my powerless gratitude for you. I've appreciated everything you've ever done for me. I love you & miss you so much. We all love and miss you.

I thought that things like this get better with time..... But I still need you. I guess there hasn't been enough time to tell if this is ever going to get better. I know you're pain free now & I love that. I love you. There isn't anything I wouldn't give just to see you. I cherish all the time I had with you. 16 years! Wow. We've been together forever! You're the greatest Grandpa a girl could ever ask for. You were always there for me no matter what & you loved ALL of us unconditionally. The greatest memory I have of you is my last one. I went to see you @ 9:30 pm September 5th, 2014 & you really wanted to call Gram just to tell her that you loved her. There isn't a better memory I could have as my last one. My last words to you were, "I love you & I'll see you tomorrow!!" I guess certain things change within the blink of an eye. God has a plan for us and he called you home. When I think of you, I picture you happy & healthy. There is no bad memories. You were like a second dad to me & I loved that about you. I could talk to you about anything! You would sit for hours and listen. Sometimes you'd fall asleep, but you'd always be there. I'm like you in a lot of ways & I'm happy to be the way I am because of you. You're the greatest man in the world. You mean everything to me. The hardest words to say are good bye, but I'll never say it. You'll be with me forever. I love you.

September 6th, 2014 I lost my grandfather. He means the world to me. I'm still waiting for him to walk down the hall and tell us he wasn't sleeping he was checking his eyelids for cracks. He will forever be in our hearts... Especially mine. I love you Gramps.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Zaleski family, for the loss your family has recently experienced. When death strikes, a happy family may be overwhelmed with sadness. "Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you." (Psalm 55:22) Revelation 21:4 says "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Soon God will do away with death forever, there will be no more sorrow, heartache, or pain. I hope this brings you a measure of comfort during this painful time.I hope this gives you some comfort during this difficult time. You will be kept in my prayers.If you would like to know more please visit JW.Org

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort from your memories, as well as God's word the Bible. Why do people we love die? Romans 5:12 says: "That is why, just as through one man (Adam) sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because they had all sinned." How loving of God to promise what is found at Revelation 21:4 which says, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away I invite you to visit the following site for more on this promise; www.jw.org

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John P. Zaleski

January 8, 1940 – September 6, 2014

Fred Hunter's Funeral Home & Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens

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