David H. Zielinski

THOMPSON, CT – David H. Zielinski, 62, of West Thompson Road, died peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his family after a short illness.

He is survived by his stepmother, Hope E. (Milner) Zielinski of Dudley; two sisters, Christine L. Plaza and her husband Mark of Thompson, CT, and Lisa M. Stanley and her husband Richard of North Kingstown, RI; two brothers, Jamie P. Zielinski of Sorrento, FL, and Jody M. Zielinski of Neptune City, NJ; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was born in Webster, son of the late Henry V. and Susan J. (Wilga) Zielinski, and lived in Webster before moving to Thompson over 30 years ago. He graduated from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton in 1981.

Mr. Zielinski worked for Old Dominion Freight in Webster for many years. He was an avid sports fan, and played baseball and football in his youth. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He loved animals including his favorite dog, Simba.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Garden of Peace in Webster. Calling hours are Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the funeral home, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CTNNB1 Connect and Cure, 221 W 9th Street, Suite 421, Wilmington, DE 19801.