Zeke's Obituary
Donald J. "Zeke" Zabielski, age 74, of Milford, DE, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away Sept 17, 2012. Mr. Zabielski was born Feb. 2, 1938, in Wilmington, DE, the son of the late Martha J. Olszewski and Joseph T. Zabielski, Sr.
A graduate of Salesianum High School Class of '56, he played semipro baseball for St. Anthony as a southpaw. He was signed by the 1957 World Champion Milwaukee Braves for the upcoming '58 season. After a short time he was injured, which brought his promising career to a halt. He then served his country through the United States Coast Guard.
Mr. Zabielski was employed with Delmarva Power (DP & L Company) and retired in 1994 after 38 years of service as a member of IBEW Local 1238. He was a member of Pulaski Legion and Knights of Columbus #3792. For many years he had interests in golf and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Donna Dougherty Zabielski, daughters Denise Z. Westbrook and husband Jasper of Lewes, DE; Diane J. Lehmann and husband William of Marriottsville, MD; four grandchildren Emma and Elise Westbrook and Hannah and Graham Lehmann; and a brother Edward A Zabielski, Sr. of Wilmington, DE.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by two brothers Joseph T. Zabielski, Jr,Edmund R. Zabielski, and sister Dolores R Short.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at Saint Edmond Roman Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE on Friday September 21, 2012 where family and friends may call beginning at 10 AM. Burial will follow at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, 32112 Vines Creek Road, Dagsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, or www.delawarehospice.org.
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