Ronald (Jerry) Zurakowski

Zurakowski, Ronald (Jerry)

With sadness we announce that Ronald (Jerry) Zurakowski passed away suddenly on January 13, 2015 in Ottawa at age 74. Jerry was born July 6, 1940 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, the son of Stephen and Anne. Jerry served in the RCAF for over 25 years and then the public service and spent time in Borden Ontario, Greenwood Nova Scotia, Comox BC and finally Ottawa where he retired. Predeceased by his wife of 50 years Shirley (nee Moldowan). Survived by his son Alan (Joanne), daughter Kristine Karpinski (Jerry), brothers Bernie (Peggy), Don (Eileen) and will be missed by grandsons Timothy, Joey and Ryan. A Memorial Mass to be held at St Martin De Porres, 3891 Richmond Road, Nepean, Ontario on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11:00am – family members will be present at 10:15am to receive condolences. A Military Graveside Service at the National Military Cemetery located at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memoriam donations can be made to the Canadian Celiac Society. Tributes can be left at www.beechwoodottawa.ca
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