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Age 82
Passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ryan) for over 56 years; loving father of Rob (Carise); grandfather of Jason and Solana; devoted son of Frank and Sophie (both deceased); brother of Greg (deceased).
U.S. Army Veteran.
Bob was a skilled woodworker and a fan of car racing. He had a great love for all animals.
Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 4 – 8 p.m. Parastas Thursday at 7 p.m.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Office of Christian Burial on Friday, June 5, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, 5500 West 54th Street, Parma, OH 44129 at 12 noon.
Interment with Military Honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert F. "Bob" Zelenka, Sr., please visit our floral store.