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Mary (Cenko) Zelesny 1924 - 2015

Mary (Cenko) Zelesny was born on June 25, 1924 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey United States to Wasyl Cenko and Mary Carol Cenko, and had siblings Helen Cenko, Anna (Cenko) Dzubina, Paul Cenko, John Cenko, Rose (Cenko) Breheney, and Olga (Cenko) Nolan. She married John Joseph Zelesny Jr. in 1952 in Jersey City, Hudson County, and they were married until John's death on May 2, 1983 at Saint Peter's University Hospital 254 Easton Ave., in New Brunswick, Middlesex County. She had children John Joseph Zelesny III, Mary Elizabeth Dillman, William Michael Zelesny, Paul Richard Zelesny, Carol Ann Arnott, Richard Alan Zelesny, and Robert Joseph Zelesny. Mary Zelesny died at age 91 years old on June 30, 2015 at PARKER AT SOMERSET 15 Dellwood Ln, in Franklin Township, Somerset County, and was buried on July 6, 2015 in Piscataway, Middlesex County.
Mary (Cenko) Zelesny
June 25, 1924
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
June 30, 2015
PARKER AT SOMERSET 15 Dellwood Ln, in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, 08873, United States
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  • 06/25
    1924

    Birthday

    June 25, 1924
    Birthdate
    Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey United States
    Birthplace
  • 06/30
    2015

    Death

    June 30, 2015
    Death date
    Alzheimer's disease
    Cause of death
    PARKER AT SOMERSET 15 Dellwood Ln, in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey 08873, United States
    Death location
  • 07/6
    2015

    Gravesite & Burial

    July 6, 2015
    Funeral date
    Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey 08854, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Mary C. Zelesny age 91 Beloved mother,grandmother and aunt;longtime Piscataway resident. Mary C. Zelesny entered into eternal rest at the McCarrick Care Center in Somerset,NJ on Tuesday,June 30,2015. Visitation will take place at the Middlesex Funeral Home,528 Bound Brook Road,Middlesex,NJ 08846 on Sunday,July 5,2015 from 2 to 4 P.M. and from 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday,July 6,2015 at 10 A.M. at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Piscataway,NJ. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery,Piscataway,NJ. Born in Jersey City,NJ Mary was one of seven children of the late Wasyl and Mary Cenko. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers,Anna Dzubina,Paul Cenko,Helen Cenko,John Cenko,Olga Nolan and Rose Breheney. Mary married the late John Zelesny Jr. in 1952 and they settled in Piscataway in 1960 to raise their growing family. They were married for 31 years. Her greatest joy came from doing others-her family,her friends and the Church. Mary was known for selfless love and humanity. She is survived by her son John III,daughter Mary Dillman and her husband Pete,son Bill and his wife Chris,son Paul and his wife Fran,daughter Carol Arnott,son Richard and son Robert. Mary was blessed with 12 grandchildren-Courtney Silverthorn,Billy Zelesny,Paul Zelesny,Dan Arnott,Alyssa Anthony,Laura Dillman,Elizabeth Veltrie,Eric Dillman,Clare Zelesny,John Zelesny,Rachel Zelesny and Michael Zelesny,and one great-grandchild,Olivia Anthony. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Church in Piscataway. Interment will follow in the Resurrection Burial Park in Piscataway. Visitation hours are Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Middlesex Funeral Home,528 Bound Brook Rd.,Middlesex,NJ 08846. For more information,please visit Mary's interactive webpage at: www.middlesexfuneralhome.com To Plant Memorial Trees in memory,please visit our Sympathy Store.
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