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Casimer V. "Ky" Zaleski

July 19, 1922 — March 13, 2020

Casimer V. “Ky” Zaleski

Age 97, of Canton, passed away Friday March 13, 2020 in his home. He was born July 19, 1922 in Canton to the late Stanley and Regina (Smolinski) Zaleski. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 330th Infantry, active in the second wave at Omaha Beach and was awarded a Purple Heart. Ky retired from the Roofer’s Local #88 after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish. Ky enjoyed photographing the many family gatherings and the years working with Zaleski Brothers Film Productions. He is preceded in death by six brothers, Stephen, Alexander, Ed, Leonard, Frank and Dick Zaleski; two sisters, Jennie Pwarck and Sophia Norman. Ky is survived by four children, Cynthia (Jon) Thomas, Casimer V. Zaleski Jr., William “Bill” (Sharon) Zaleski and Raymond (Laura) Zaleski; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; his former spouse, Mary Catherine Stoakes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday March 18, 2020 at 10:00am in St. Anthony/All Saints Parish with Fr. Tom Kraszewski as celebrant. Burial with military honors will be Wednesday at 2:30pm in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends and family will be received Tuesday 5-7pm in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on S. Cleveland Ave. Condolences or fond memories may be shared online at www.sandersfuneralhomes.com.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

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St. Anthony/All Saints Parish

1530 11th Street Southeast
Canton, OH 44707

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Interment

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Starts at 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

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Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

10175 Rawiga Road
Seville, OH 44273

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