Joseph A. Zelenski, Jr., age 93, of Lititz, passed away January 7, 2025, at Brethren Village. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Zelenski and Minnie Boettnger.

He was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School, and shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he honorably served from 1949 to 1952. Joe found great peace running, walking and swimming.

He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Spaziani of Allentown, NJ, and Cynthia, wife of Craig Sams of South Carolina, 9 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in passing by his parents, two sisters and a brother.

The family welcome guests to the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10 AM for a viewing with a funeral service beginning at 11 AM. Interment to follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery in Bausman. Memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .