Edward Zionkowski

November 29, 2022

Mr. Edward Zionkowski, age 86 of Clinton Township, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday.

He was born on April 28, 1936 in Maple City, Michigan, a son of the late Frank and Angeline (Fleis) Zionkowski. On April 8, 1961, Edward was united in marriage with Nancy L, Frazher in St. Peter Catholic Church in Mount Clemens.

Edward started working at the Western Union Telegraph Company at the age of 14 as a bicycle messenger delivering telegrams in Traverse City, Michigan and retired as the Vice President of Credit and Collections in Detroit, Michigan.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Headquarters Army Air Defense Command, and stationed at ENT Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He enjoyed home improvements and helping his sons with their projects. Edward was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Mr. Zionkowski is survived by his wife, Nancy; 3 sons, Edward (Kathleen), Mark and Jason Zionkowski, 2 grandsons, Mark Zionkowski, Jr. and Jacob Zionkowski. Edward was predeceased by 6 siblings, Stella (Joseph) Kunce, Frank (Ann) Zionkowski, Evelyn (William) Beckwith, Sophie (William) Anderson, Irene (Robert) Dunbrach and Mary Ann (Lester) Olman, and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 3:00 pm until the time of Scripture Service at 7:00 pm at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 am (in state at 9:30am) at St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 South Nunneley Road, Clinton Township with the Reverend Kevin Roelant officiating. Burial will follow to Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207