Joseph T. Zelonis “Joe Z”, 67, of Jenkins Twp., passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank D. Zelonis, Sr. and Ann Marie Hughes Zelonis.
Joe Z was a graduate of Pittston Area High School. He was a true “jack of all trades” but most notably worked as a Pittston City Police Officer, a truck driver for Keystone Automotive, and retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Joe Z could always be found on the sidelines of his children’s games. He was a passionate coach and past president of Jenkins Twp. Little League, and former basketball coach for St. Mary’s Assumption School. He took great pride in his past role as a Supervisor for Jenkins Twp. and a was past member of the Jenkins Twp. Lions Club. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, where he enjoyed volunteering at the church bazaar every year. He was a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends who he loved very much.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank D. Zelonis, sister Andrea Bocci, mother-in-law Elizabeth Donahue, and father-in-law George Donahue.
Joe Z is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kathleen Donahue Zelonis, and their 3 children who were his world, Megan Zelonis and fiancé Peter Frank, Joseph Zelonis, and Ryan Zelonis, Pittston. Also surviving are his brother, John Zelonis and fiancé Toni Macario, Pittston, brothers-in-law, George Donahue and wife Nancy, Shavertown, Jimmy Donahue, Pittston Brian Donahue, Pittston, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that were like his family.
The family will receive friends and relatives Sunday Sept. 8, 2024 from 4-6pm at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC 251 William Street Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday Sept. 9, 2024 at 9:30am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston. Those wishing to attend are asked to go directly to church on Monday morning.
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