Paul J. Zalenski
May 8th 2008 - Jul 24th 2008
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matthew zalenski
September 5th 2008
god damn man it came to soon. father i wasnt always the best child, but i always have and always will love you. god i feel so lost without you. i miss being able to call everday to talk to you. no matter how bad my day was you always found a way to make it better. well thats gone now and im having a hard time handling all of this. but thats life and god is the one who chooses when its your time. i made seamen apprentice already . . . by the way how did i look in my whites? as the tear rolls down my cheek i thik what to right next? dad i miss you i love you
love matthew john zalenski, your proud son
Charlie Pat
July 29th 2008
I don't have many memories of Uncle Paul as I did not get to spend as much time with him as would have been nice. I do remember his love of music quite clearly. Having had a room in the house dedicated to his stereo and albums. I also remember his softness and patience with children. His willingness to befriend anyone who would give him the opportunity to do so and his willingness to help anyone in need of his help. With these memories and the knowledge that I will see him again and be welcomed with open arms when I do. I do need to say that i am sorry i could not be there with all of you as you were there for me and my family in our hour of distress. My hope though is that my words and memories of Uncle Paul put down in writing here will help in some way show that I share in your grief at his loss and in the celebration of his life. May the Lord bless you with his peace and comfort you with his loving arms as you go through this most trying of times. I love you all and I hope to see you soon.
Kristy Remenak
July 29th 2008
I was a neighbor to the Zalenski family about 10 years ago. Paul was such a nice man, always having a kind word. I remeber how much he loved just playing outside with his kids. I still she his children every now and then, him and Cindy sure did raise some pretty awesome kids. My deepset sympathy goes out to the whole family. May God bless you all.
Kristy and Richelle
Dennis & Jan Deters Lauryn Olivia & Harrison
July 29th 2008
What a terrific man, kind, loving, truely concerned about his fellow man. How fortunate we all have been to have experienced his touch on our lives!
It well may be
that we will never meet again
in this lifetime
So let me say
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
like a handprint on my heart
and now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
by being my friend....
Because I knew you
I have been changed for the better....
becaue I knew you
I have been changed for good.
"For good" (2003 Wicked on Broadway)
marquise tomasik
July 28th 2008
Mr. Z.- i miss you even more now!!! When i moved away you were the one person i missed the most! I never thought this would happen so quick. You were truely a romodel for everyone. You helped anyone who came your way and did so so s much for Saint peter and Paul. The craigs crusers at the end of the year and making sure eveyone was having a great time. You always helped anyone who need help on the altar when they forgot or didn't know what to do. I can still hear your voice telling me " When ever your arms get tired just lay your hands down a little bit and it will be just fine. Also, just remeber God is always watching after you and never forget that." At the church i am at now i, i still think of you being right next to me and saying that to me! When i found out about your death i burst into tears and thinking that it was never true and i could go back right where i left you., Standing on that altar: always with the biggest grin on your face. Proud to be up there serving. You were the truest, best altar server there ever was to me! I was at your funeral and i stood right next to all of the other altar servers, just like i never left. I was proud to be in that spot again. my sister mackenzie was there to. i know you probeley know that though. i knowyou will be looking over everyone all the time. I will miss so much and will alwaysbe thinking about you in my mind and heart. you have a place there. Thank you for all you did for me and for the school. just one more time I will miss you and so will everyone else. do not forget us! Enjoy heaven!
Your altar server,
Marquise J. Tomasik
p.s. PLEASE HELP guide the person who will be there now and help us, but your spot can never be replaced. YOU have left your mark there at that school and hearts! Rest in peace!!
kaitlyn mulvey (kate)
July 28th 2008
mr. z--i miss you so much, i remember the first time i started altar serving going into 3rd grade, younger then usual, but you were willing to help me. you truley are an inspiration to all. For all the times you took us to craigs, paying for it with some of your money, making sure everyone had the best time ever. You always had a smile on your face, and you made everyone feel welcome. i will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts. words couldn't describe how great of a person you truely are, and i will never forget the memories I have shared with you. so lastly, i would just like to say thank you.
i love you mr.z, rest in peace.
- kate.
Aly Swieringa
July 28th 2008
Where do i start with Mr. Z,
lets see, the first time i ment him was when i was up north at our trailer on newaygo. My dad had forgotten the key to our shed and asked if i would go ask Mr. Z for a screw driver. As soon as i walked up to his trailer i was met by his warm smile, he introduced his family to my dad and i.. and of course calling Cindy his "beautiful bride". through out that summer i was with the Zalenski family a lot, Matt and i had become good friends. a few memories that seem to stick out to me. When my family was up north at the trailer for a week, Mr. Z came down to my trailer and asked if i wanted to go to Lincoln Lake for the day with him and Matt, and so i went. While we were there i remember how kind he was helping an older man take care of and clean his cottage. Mr. Z, Matt and myself then went to a flea parket where Mr. Z was determined to find me a 'deer crossing' sign, there wern't any around. We also went out to eat at Smuggler's Cove on Hess lake that day. But one memory that i will NEVER forget is when i was sitting on the deck outside of their trailer and Mr. Z came up to me and put a sticky note on my leg and said "you are part of the family now". i will never forget the kindness of his words and the light of his smile, he ment so much to me and to everyone who knew him. he will forever be in my heart..
- aly swieringa
Shelby Pitchure
July 28th 2008
Mr. Z. taught me so much about altar serving. I just cant believe he is gone. He always made me laugh and brought
a smile to my face. I am praying for him and his family.
I will miss you,
Shelby
Richard Coller
July 27th 2008
I will miss our talks here at Little Switzereland. I always looked forward to seeing You and Seth and his greeting of Hi Deek. He just couldn't say Dick. God Bless
Alyssa Dykstra
July 27th 2008
mr z....such a funny, optimistic, friendly man. i remember back in the day when matt and i dated...and he would pick us up from school and take us out to dinner...then he would come with matt on the weekends all the way back to grand rapids from their cottage in greenville just to pick me up so i could spend the day with them. he was always crackin jokes, laughin, and being so supportive of mine and matt's friendship. i went right away to the hospital after his daughter jenni had her baby, seth, and i saw the look in his eyes when he held that baby. he was so happy to have a grandson in his life and wanted him to grow up a happy strong man like his two sons, matt and paul. mr zalenski, you will be missed so much.....you were such a good christian man who made every situation worth looking forward to.
love, alyssa dykstra
Karolina Jevaltaite
July 27th 2008
Mr.Z you will be missed so much. We will never forget you. I remember the first day my family and I met you, it was my first day of school at Saints Peter and Paul. Even though my family arrived from Lithuania and we were new to everything ,you found ways to help my family out. I used to love every morning when you would bring me to school. You would ALWAYS have a smile on your face, and it seemed like you were the happiest person on earth. I also remember my first birthday in the U.S and how you came to pick me up for school with so many balloons in your car, that is a memory i will never forget. =] You taught me so much through all those years that I have known you.
You are truly a hero to me. We are going to miss you, and you will be always in our hearts. We love you MR.Z.
Linda Cebula
July 27th 2008
I've known Paul as a dedicated, hard-working, fun-loving and beloved Catholic who was immensely proud of his children and grandson. One could see the love in his eyes whenver he visited our classrooms and shared their achievements. They are a part of his blessings here on earth as he was a part of ours. We will all miss him at the school.
Forever in our hearts.
Linda Cebula
A-1 Small Engine Repair
July 27th 2008
Mr. Z you will be sadly missed and never forgotten. We always enjoyed talking and sharing your stories and having the laughter that you always brought with you to our shop. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family . From all of us at A-1
Jack and Jennifer
July 27th 2008
Paul we will all miss you very much I think the thing we have missed most is being able to say hi to you when you were out watering your lawn or should I say doing something around the house you will be missed very much.
Kaitlyn Augdahl
July 27th 2008
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Z. It has been such a blessing to have him as a part of my life. Seeing how devoted he was to his faith was a great example for me. Mr. Z. has truly showed me how to live my life the right way and how to devote myself to God. I will always remember Mr. Z and how great of a blessing he has been to me.
Chris Augdahl
July 27th 2008
Mr. Z. has been a true insiration in my life and will be truly missed. I will never forget how he always had a smile on his face and how he was always there for you during the oughest times. He was like a second father to many of us adn the thought of his passing is very hard on us but we are all reassured by the thought of him being in heaven. I am so glad to have had the opporunity to be with him on the altar doing what he loved to do-serving the Lord. I will never foret the trips to craigs cruisers or the chats on the parking lot at recess. I will never forget Mr. Z, he will always be remembered. He will be in my thoughts and prayers as well as his family.
We love you Mr. Z. you have been great to us, thank you.
Chris
Phyllis and Don Mccarty
July 27th 2008
Cindy,Jen,Paul,Matt and Seth, We will truely miss Paul's greeting "Howdy neighbors" everyday. His voice was uplifting to hear. It really brigthened our day to see him working out in the yard, out on the back porch or outside playing with his beautiful grandson,Seth. Don and I will especially miss our little talks over the back fence about anything and everything.You are the best neighbors any one could ask for, PLEASE if you need anything please let us know. Our prayers and love are with you all. Phyllis & Don
The Augdahls
July 27th 2008
To the Zalenski Family: We were so sorry to hear of the passing of "Mr. Z." Paul was a true disciple of Christ; sharing and living his life as he was put on this earth to do. His friendly smile and handshake to many at Mass will be rememberd by all. Although we here in this place will miss him dearly, we are comforted by knowing how happy he is in his heavenly home with the Lord, no pain; only pure joy. We will miss you Paul...Thank you Zalenski family for sharing your husband, father and grandfather with us, we are all blessed because of all he did. With love, The Augdahl Family
Sandee Crinion
July 27th 2008
Paul was such a good person. He was so helpful teaching me to be a Sacristan. He taught me the the true gift of serving God. He always had such a warm and heartfelt greeting for everyone. He did not judge, just loved. Paul taught me so much about being grateful for each new day. Paul, you will be missed by so many. I know how at peace you are now, with no pain and praying for all of us. It is a great comfort to me that Paul is home with Jesus. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Sandee
Renee Walker and Family
July 26th 2008
The thought of Mr. Z being gone hasn't really sunk in yet. But I am reassured that he is up in Heaven with God and he's watching over all of us. Mr. Z. and I were close, we even shared the same ear doctor who Mr. Z had nothing but good things to say about. He was always such a thankful and generous person and he had such a wonderful personality. He was always so positive and he always gave a pat on the shoulder and he never ran out of hugs.
We love Mr. Z. and we'll miss him greatly.
Love,
Renee Walker and Family
The McCormick Family
July 26th 2008
To Mr. Z's Family: We offer our deepest sympathies at this most incredible loss. Paul was such a wonderful example to all of us about how we should live out our Catholic faith and we will miss him. Please know we will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Marzolf Family
July 26th 2008
To Mr. Z's family: We cannot express how heavy our hearts are at hearing the news of Paul's passing, even though we know a man of his incredible faith is at home with the Lord he served so well. He often would say to us, we Carmelites need to stick together and we will do our best to live up to his example. Some of the special times we will miss are seeing him each Sunday come down the aisle to greet the family and share his smiles with the girls. He taught Felicia and Anthony more than altar serving, but how to serve God in his community. We don't know what we will do without him at SSPP - especially Sheila, as he guided her for all of the "behind the scenes" preparations for so many of our special rituals and masses. The kids will also miss all of the fun times outside of church like Craig's Cruisers and tubing at the lake. So sorry we were not able to be there as we are also dealing with another death in our family out of town. We feel your loss in a very personal way and we will continue to pray for him and your family.
Tom Worm
July 26th 2008
Paul, Mr Z.--I really miss you. You were my hero, in everything that you did. You taught me so much, and helped me to understand a lot of things. You taught me charity, genourosity, faith, and friendliness. You took me to your cottage...that was one of the most fun days I ever had. You were so excited you were able to launch your boat from a new place 2 weeks ago, when you talked to the Marzolfs and I. You brought all of the servers to Craig's, raising the funds every year. I remember playing the games with you many years. I just want to let you know Paul, I will do my best to keep that promise I made to you in the 4th grade. We all miss you so much.
Katie and Alex Klein
July 26th 2008
Mr.Z-- You really touched our family. You will always be remembered as the guy who could always put a smile to our faces. You taught us how to serve God in more than one way. You gave us confidence when we were nervous to alter serve/lector. You were so generous in all that you did--every year you took the alter servers to Craig's Crusers. You took us tubing on your lake. [Mr. Z was amazing at water skiing.] :) Just know that you will always be remembered, especially when we step foot on the alter.
Thank you for everything, Mr. Zalenski. We love you.
kelly sack
July 26th 2008
Thank you Zalenski family for sharing your father/husband with so many. He taught our boys & daughter far more than than the basics of altar serving. Our prayers are with you.
Faith Swieringa
July 26th 2008
Mr.z was the best! He took all the kids at Pickeral Lake on his boat or jet ski. He was friends with everyone.
MR.Z ROCKS!
Your friend,
Faith
Zackary Wright
July 26th 2008
Dear Mr. Z thank you for every thing you did for me will miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Riley Sack
July 26th 2008
Hey Mr. Z I'm going to miss you as the alter server leader. The family has always thouhgt of you as the big cheese. Guide all the on coming alter servers through the year.
Your friend,
Riley
Brady Sack
July 26th 2008
MR. Z all of us at SSPP will miss you. You had always helped us on the altar. You had trained me and i really very much appreciate it. I will miss you very much.
from your altar server,
Brady
Rich Roscoe
July 26th 2008
Lucinda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Rich
an old classmate from St.James
July 26th 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was so funny he could make even the shyest person feel at ease around him. He was the class clown but in a good way. He was definitely a family man even in school, his family was his world he spoke highly of his parents and looked up to his older brothers. His younger siblings he watched out for them. My deepest sympathies. I too am a widow and have 1 child yet at home. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Monica
Therese and Charlie Foley
July 26th 2008
Dear Cindy, Jenni, Paul and Matt and especially Seth Owen,
Words cannot express our sorrow and emptiness on the loss of our beloved Paul. We loved him very much and probably didn't tell him enough. His quick wit and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed. He will always be in our hearts and in our thoughts, as will you and the kids. If there is anything you all need, please do not hesitate to call or come over. Our door is always open. Love to all of you now and always. Uncle Paul, we will see you again someday and we know you will be ready to drink a Vernors and go fishing and boating. Love to you and we are mising you like crazy.
Love,
T.T. and Charlie
Paul Z. Uzarski
July 26th 2008
Paul was a gentle heart and wonderful family man. He was passionate about his faith and and the work of raising his family. A great talker and all round good guy. I am comforted in knowing that Paul is now in heaven praying for us all. May he rest in peace as he now is with his Lord and Savior. May God Bless Paul Zalenski.
An old grade school classmate
July 26th 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I saw Paul's obituary in the paper and wanted to check to see if if was the Paul I went to St. James with. I have not seen or hear from him since that time but I have told many people about him over the years. He was such a funny kid back then that I always wondered what happened to him. I still remember some of the funny things he did that still bring a smile to my face and to those I tell. It was wonderful after all these years to hear what a great Catholic man he is after so many Catholics have left our church. God has blessed him in many ways and I feel we should all feel blessed to have known Paul. May God be with you always.
Leslie Jorgensen
July 26th 2008
Dear Lucinda&Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers...
Well done thou faithful servant Paul!
With Love, Leslie, Ashlie, Steven, Melissa&family
Seth Zalenski
July 26th 2008
Papa I just watched our homemade puppet show on mom's camera. I had so much fun making that puppet show with you. I will miss our trips that we took down to the fish ladder to see all the carp that pushed the catfish into the wall. Who is going to take me to Chuck E. Cheeses and win me the best prizes? I love you papa and am really missing you now. I know your ears don't hurt you anymore and am happy for you. I wish you could have stayed a little bit longer, we still needed color and play cars. I will help mom water your grass now. I love you.
Seth Owen
Gary & Renee Wright, Josh/Jake & Zack
July 26th 2008
Mrs. Z and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Mr. Z was the best, he taught Jacob to alter serve at Sts. Peter & Paul and Jacob grew very close to him. He taught all the kids to do their job so well, every church should of had him teaching the alter servers. We also camp up north with the Zalenski Family at Little Switerzland Resort on Pickeral Lake. He will be soooo missed by everyone here, we were so shocked when we learned that he had passed. The kids up here loved Mr. Z, he was always giving rides on the boat, pulling them on the tubes, giving sea-doo rides, they are already missing Mr. Z, they put flowers at his trailer and are making pictures for the family. These will be hard days to come, you have a wonderful angel in heaven looking after all of you, especially little Seth, he was such a proud Grandpa!!! Please know that your "Little Switzerland Family" are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. We will forever miss Mr Z.
Renee Wright
Lisa & Jordan
July 26th 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Zalenski family. Mr. Z was always there to greet you with a smile. He was so dedicated to the kids of SSPP school. The kids adored him and respected him. He was always there if needed. Jordan remembers being taught to serve mass and how he was always patient with the kids. He always had to make sure that every server had a part ot do at mass. He will be greatly missed by his SSPP community. Thanks Mr. Z for all you did for us and our school.
Love,
Lisa & Jordan
matthew zalenski
September 5th 2008
god damn man it came to soon. father i wasnt always the best child, but i always have and always will love you. god i feel so lost without you. i miss being able to call everday to talk to you. no matter how bad my day was you always found a way to make it better. well thats gone now and im having a hard time handling all of this. but thats life and god is the one who chooses when its your time. i made seamen apprentice already . . . by the way how did i look in my whites? as the tear rolls down my cheek i thik what to right next? dad i miss you i love you
love matthew john zalenski, your proud son
Charlie Pat
July 29th 2008
I don't have many memories of Uncle Paul as I did not get to spend as much time with him as would have been nice. I do remember his love of music quite clearly. Having had a room in the house dedicated to his stereo and albums. I also remember his softness and patience with children. His willingness to befriend anyone who would give him the opportunity to do so and his willingness to help anyone in need of his help. With these memories and the knowledge that I will see him again and be welcomed with open arms when I do. I do need to say that i am sorry i could not be there with all of you as you were there for me and my family in our hour of distress. My hope though is that my words and memories of Uncle Paul put down in writing here will help in some way show that I share in your grief at his loss and in the celebration of his life. May the Lord bless you with his peace and comfort you with his loving arms as you go through this most trying of times. I love you all and I hope to see you soon.
Kristy Remenak
July 29th 2008
I was a neighbor to the Zalenski family about 10 years ago. Paul was such a nice man, always having a kind word. I remeber how much he loved just playing outside with his kids. I still she his children every now and then, him and Cindy sure did raise some pretty awesome kids. My deepset sympathy goes out to the whole family. May God bless you all.
Kristy and Richelle
Dennis & Jan Deters Lauryn Olivia & Harrison
July 29th 2008
What a terrific man, kind, loving, truely concerned about his fellow man. How fortunate we all have been to have experienced his touch on our lives!
It well may be
that we will never meet again
in this lifetime
So let me say
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
like a handprint on my heart
and now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
by being my friend....
Because I knew you
I have been changed for the better....
becaue I knew you
I have been changed for good.
"For good" (2003 Wicked on Broadway)
marquise tomasik
July 28th 2008
Mr. Z.- i miss you even more now!!! When i moved away you were the one person i missed the most! I never thought this would happen so quick. You were truely a romodel for everyone. You helped anyone who came your way and did so so s much for Saint peter and Paul. The craigs crusers at the end of the year and making sure eveyone was having a great time. You always helped anyone who need help on the altar when they forgot or didn't know what to do. I can still hear your voice telling me " When ever your arms get tired just lay your hands down a little bit and it will be just fine. Also, just remeber God is always watching after you and never forget that." At the church i am at now i, i still think of you being right next to me and saying that to me! When i found out about your death i burst into tears and thinking that it was never true and i could go back right where i left you., Standing on that altar: always with the biggest grin on your face. Proud to be up there serving. You were the truest, best altar server there ever was to me! I was at your funeral and i stood right next to all of the other altar servers, just like i never left. I was proud to be in that spot again. my sister mackenzie was there to. i know you probeley know that though. i knowyou will be looking over everyone all the time. I will miss so much and will alwaysbe thinking about you in my mind and heart. you have a place there. Thank you for all you did for me and for the school. just one more time I will miss you and so will everyone else. do not forget us! Enjoy heaven!
Your altar server,
Marquise J. Tomasik
p.s. PLEASE HELP guide the person who will be there now and help us, but your spot can never be replaced. YOU have left your mark there at that school and hearts! Rest in peace!!
kaitlyn mulvey (kate)
July 28th 2008
mr. z--i miss you so much, i remember the first time i started altar serving going into 3rd grade, younger then usual, but you were willing to help me. you truley are an inspiration to all. For all the times you took us to craigs, paying for it with some of your money, making sure everyone had the best time ever. You always had a smile on your face, and you made everyone feel welcome. i will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts. words couldn't describe how great of a person you truely are, and i will never forget the memories I have shared with you. so lastly, i would just like to say thank you.
i love you mr.z, rest in peace.
- kate.
Aly Swieringa
July 28th 2008
Where do i start with Mr. Z,
lets see, the first time i ment him was when i was up north at our trailer on newaygo. My dad had forgotten the key to our shed and asked if i would go ask Mr. Z for a screw driver. As soon as i walked up to his trailer i was met by his warm smile, he introduced his family to my dad and i.. and of course calling Cindy his "beautiful bride". through out that summer i was with the Zalenski family a lot, Matt and i had become good friends. a few memories that seem to stick out to me. When my family was up north at the trailer for a week, Mr. Z came down to my trailer and asked if i wanted to go to Lincoln Lake for the day with him and Matt, and so i went. While we were there i remember how kind he was helping an older man take care of and clean his cottage. Mr. Z, Matt and myself then went to a flea parket where Mr. Z was determined to find me a 'deer crossing' sign, there wern't any around. We also went out to eat at Smuggler's Cove on Hess lake that day. But one memory that i will NEVER forget is when i was sitting on the deck outside of their trailer and Mr. Z came up to me and put a sticky note on my leg and said "you are part of the family now". i will never forget the kindness of his words and the light of his smile, he ment so much to me and to everyone who knew him. he will forever be in my heart..
- aly swieringa
Shelby Pitchure
July 28th 2008
Mr. Z. taught me so much about altar serving. I just cant believe he is gone. He always made me laugh and brought
a smile to my face. I am praying for him and his family.
I will miss you,
Shelby
Richard Coller
July 27th 2008
I will miss our talks here at Little Switzereland. I always looked forward to seeing You and Seth and his greeting of Hi Deek. He just couldn't say Dick. God Bless
Alyssa Dykstra
July 27th 2008
mr z....such a funny, optimistic, friendly man. i remember back in the day when matt and i dated...and he would pick us up from school and take us out to dinner...then he would come with matt on the weekends all the way back to grand rapids from their cottage in greenville just to pick me up so i could spend the day with them. he was always crackin jokes, laughin, and being so supportive of mine and matt's friendship. i went right away to the hospital after his daughter jenni had her baby, seth, and i saw the look in his eyes when he held that baby. he was so happy to have a grandson in his life and wanted him to grow up a happy strong man like his two sons, matt and paul. mr zalenski, you will be missed so much.....you were such a good christian man who made every situation worth looking forward to.
love, alyssa dykstra
Karolina Jevaltaite
July 27th 2008
Mr.Z you will be missed so much. We will never forget you. I remember the first day my family and I met you, it was my first day of school at Saints Peter and Paul. Even though my family arrived from Lithuania and we were new to everything ,you found ways to help my family out. I used to love every morning when you would bring me to school. You would ALWAYS have a smile on your face, and it seemed like you were the happiest person on earth. I also remember my first birthday in the U.S and how you came to pick me up for school with so many balloons in your car, that is a memory i will never forget. =] You taught me so much through all those years that I have known you.
You are truly a hero to me. We are going to miss you, and you will be always in our hearts. We love you MR.Z.
Linda Cebula
July 27th 2008
I've known Paul as a dedicated, hard-working, fun-loving and beloved Catholic who was immensely proud of his children and grandson. One could see the love in his eyes whenver he visited our classrooms and shared their achievements. They are a part of his blessings here on earth as he was a part of ours. We will all miss him at the school.
Forever in our hearts.
Linda Cebula
A-1 Small Engine Repair
July 27th 2008
Mr. Z you will be sadly missed and never forgotten. We always enjoyed talking and sharing your stories and having the laughter that you always brought with you to our shop. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family . From all of us at A-1
Jack and Jennifer
July 27th 2008
Paul we will all miss you very much I think the thing we have missed most is being able to say hi to you when you were out watering your lawn or should I say doing something around the house you will be missed very much.
Kaitlyn Augdahl
July 27th 2008
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Z. It has been such a blessing to have him as a part of my life. Seeing how devoted he was to his faith was a great example for me. Mr. Z. has truly showed me how to live my life the right way and how to devote myself to God. I will always remember Mr. Z and how great of a blessing he has been to me.
Chris Augdahl
July 27th 2008
Mr. Z. has been a true insiration in my life and will be truly missed. I will never forget how he always had a smile on his face and how he was always there for you during the oughest times. He was like a second father to many of us adn the thought of his passing is very hard on us but we are all reassured by the thought of him being in heaven. I am so glad to have had the opporunity to be with him on the altar doing what he loved to do-serving the Lord. I will never foret the trips to craigs cruisers or the chats on the parking lot at recess. I will never forget Mr. Z, he will always be remembered. He will be in my thoughts and prayers as well as his family.
We love you Mr. Z. you have been great to us, thank you.
Chris
Phyllis and Don Mccarty
July 27th 2008
Cindy,Jen,Paul,Matt and Seth, We will truely miss Paul's greeting "Howdy neighbors" everyday. His voice was uplifting to hear. It really brigthened our day to see him working out in the yard, out on the back porch or outside playing with his beautiful grandson,Seth. Don and I will especially miss our little talks over the back fence about anything and everything.You are the best neighbors any one could ask for, PLEASE if you need anything please let us know. Our prayers and love are with you all. Phyllis & Don
The Augdahls
July 27th 2008
To the Zalenski Family: We were so sorry to hear of the passing of "Mr. Z." Paul was a true disciple of Christ; sharing and living his life as he was put on this earth to do. His friendly smile and handshake to many at Mass will be rememberd by all. Although we here in this place will miss him dearly, we are comforted by knowing how happy he is in his heavenly home with the Lord, no pain; only pure joy. We will miss you Paul...Thank you Zalenski family for sharing your husband, father and grandfather with us, we are all blessed because of all he did. With love, The Augdahl Family
Sandee Crinion
July 27th 2008
Paul was such a good person. He was so helpful teaching me to be a Sacristan. He taught me the the true gift of serving God. He always had such a warm and heartfelt greeting for everyone. He did not judge, just loved. Paul taught me so much about being grateful for each new day. Paul, you will be missed by so many. I know how at peace you are now, with no pain and praying for all of us. It is a great comfort to me that Paul is home with Jesus. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Sandee
Renee Walker and Family
July 26th 2008
The thought of Mr. Z being gone hasn't really sunk in yet. But I am reassured that he is up in Heaven with God and he's watching over all of us. Mr. Z. and I were close, we even shared the same ear doctor who Mr. Z had nothing but good things to say about. He was always such a thankful and generous person and he had such a wonderful personality. He was always so positive and he always gave a pat on the shoulder and he never ran out of hugs.
We love Mr. Z. and we'll miss him greatly.
Love,
Renee Walker and Family
The McCormick Family
July 26th 2008
To Mr. Z's Family: We offer our deepest sympathies at this most incredible loss. Paul was such a wonderful example to all of us about how we should live out our Catholic faith and we will miss him. Please know we will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Marzolf Family
July 26th 2008
To Mr. Z's family: We cannot express how heavy our hearts are at hearing the news of Paul's passing, even though we know a man of his incredible faith is at home with the Lord he served so well. He often would say to us, we Carmelites need to stick together and we will do our best to live up to his example. Some of the special times we will miss are seeing him each Sunday come down the aisle to greet the family and share his smiles with the girls. He taught Felicia and Anthony more than altar serving, but how to serve God in his community. We don't know what we will do without him at SSPP - especially Sheila, as he guided her for all of the "behind the scenes" preparations for so many of our special rituals and masses. The kids will also miss all of the fun times outside of church like Craig's Cruisers and tubing at the lake. So sorry we were not able to be there as we are also dealing with another death in our family out of town. We feel your loss in a very personal way and we will continue to pray for him and your family.
Tom Worm
July 26th 2008
Paul, Mr Z.--I really miss you. You were my hero, in everything that you did. You taught me so much, and helped me to understand a lot of things. You taught me charity, genourosity, faith, and friendliness. You took me to your cottage...that was one of the most fun days I ever had. You were so excited you were able to launch your boat from a new place 2 weeks ago, when you talked to the Marzolfs and I. You brought all of the servers to Craig's, raising the funds every year. I remember playing the games with you many years. I just want to let you know Paul, I will do my best to keep that promise I made to you in the 4th grade. We all miss you so much.
Katie and Alex Klein
July 26th 2008
Mr.Z-- You really touched our family. You will always be remembered as the guy who could always put a smile to our faces. You taught us how to serve God in more than one way. You gave us confidence when we were nervous to alter serve/lector. You were so generous in all that you did--every year you took the alter servers to Craig's Crusers. You took us tubing on your lake. [Mr. Z was amazing at water skiing.] :) Just know that you will always be remembered, especially when we step foot on the alter.
Thank you for everything, Mr. Zalenski. We love you.
kelly sack
July 26th 2008
Thank you Zalenski family for sharing your father/husband with so many. He taught our boys & daughter far more than than the basics of altar serving. Our prayers are with you.
Faith Swieringa
July 26th 2008
Mr.z was the best! He took all the kids at Pickeral Lake on his boat or jet ski. He was friends with everyone.
MR.Z ROCKS!
Your friend,
Faith
Zackary Wright
July 26th 2008
Dear Mr. Z thank you for every thing you did for me will miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Riley Sack
July 26th 2008
Hey Mr. Z I'm going to miss you as the alter server leader. The family has always thouhgt of you as the big cheese. Guide all the on coming alter servers through the year.
Your friend,
Riley
Brady Sack
July 26th 2008
MR. Z all of us at SSPP will miss you. You had always helped us on the altar. You had trained me and i really very much appreciate it. I will miss you very much.
from your altar server,
Brady
Rich Roscoe
July 26th 2008
Lucinda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Rich
an old classmate from St.James
July 26th 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was so funny he could make even the shyest person feel at ease around him. He was the class clown but in a good way. He was definitely a family man even in school, his family was his world he spoke highly of his parents and looked up to his older brothers. His younger siblings he watched out for them. My deepest sympathies. I too am a widow and have 1 child yet at home. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Monica
Therese and Charlie Foley
July 26th 2008
Dear Cindy, Jenni, Paul and Matt and especially Seth Owen,
Words cannot express our sorrow and emptiness on the loss of our beloved Paul. We loved him very much and probably didn't tell him enough. His quick wit and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed. He will always be in our hearts and in our thoughts, as will you and the kids. If there is anything you all need, please do not hesitate to call or come over. Our door is always open. Love to all of you now and always. Uncle Paul, we will see you again someday and we know you will be ready to drink a Vernors and go fishing and boating. Love to you and we are mising you like crazy.
Love,
T.T. and Charlie
Paul Z. Uzarski
July 26th 2008
Paul was a gentle heart and wonderful family man. He was passionate about his faith and and the work of raising his family. A great talker and all round good guy. I am comforted in knowing that Paul is now in heaven praying for us all. May he rest in peace as he now is with his Lord and Savior. May God Bless Paul Zalenski.
An old grade school classmate
July 26th 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I saw Paul's obituary in the paper and wanted to check to see if if was the Paul I went to St. James with. I have not seen or hear from him since that time but I have told many people about him over the years. He was such a funny kid back then that I always wondered what happened to him. I still remember some of the funny things he did that still bring a smile to my face and to those I tell. It was wonderful after all these years to hear what a great Catholic man he is after so many Catholics have left our church. God has blessed him in many ways and I feel we should all feel blessed to have known Paul. May God be with you always.
Leslie Jorgensen
July 26th 2008
Dear Lucinda&Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers...
Well done thou faithful servant Paul!
With Love, Leslie, Ashlie, Steven, Melissa&family
Seth Zalenski
July 26th 2008
Papa I just watched our homemade puppet show on mom's camera. I had so much fun making that puppet show with you. I will miss our trips that we took down to the fish ladder to see all the carp that pushed the catfish into the wall. Who is going to take me to Chuck E. Cheeses and win me the best prizes? I love you papa and am really missing you now. I know your ears don't hurt you anymore and am happy for you. I wish you could have stayed a little bit longer, we still needed color and play cars. I will help mom water your grass now. I love you.
Seth Owen
Gary & Renee Wright, Josh/Jake & Zack
July 26th 2008
Mrs. Z and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Mr. Z was the best, he taught Jacob to alter serve at Sts. Peter & Paul and Jacob grew very close to him. He taught all the kids to do their job so well, every church should of had him teaching the alter servers. We also camp up north with the Zalenski Family at Little Switerzland Resort on Pickeral Lake. He will be soooo missed by everyone here, we were so shocked when we learned that he had passed. The kids up here loved Mr. Z, he was always giving rides on the boat, pulling them on the tubes, giving sea-doo rides, they are already missing Mr. Z, they put flowers at his trailer and are making pictures for the family. These will be hard days to come, you have a wonderful angel in heaven looking after all of you, especially little Seth, he was such a proud Grandpa!!! Please know that your "Little Switzerland Family" are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. We will forever miss Mr Z.
Renee Wright
Lisa & Jordan
July 26th 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Zalenski family. Mr. Z was always there to greet you with a smile. He was so dedicated to the kids of SSPP school. The kids adored him and respected him. He was always there if needed. Jordan remembers being taught to serve mass and how he was always patient with the kids. He always had to make sure that every server had a part ot do at mass. He will be greatly missed by his SSPP community. Thanks Mr. Z for all you did for us and our school.
Love,
Lisa & Jordan
