John Richard Zalinsky

John Richard Zalinsky age 62 died on Saturday March 4, 2006 at his residence in Dunellen, NJ. Born in Plainfield, NJ , he grew up in Crnford, then to Washington, NJ , then Union , and to Dunellen one year ago. John worked as a Dispatcher for Expressway USA in Carteret, NJ for five years where he was still active. He served is country in The United States Marines. He graduated for Kean College with a degree in History in 1981. He served a decon for The Washington Presbyterian Church in Washington, NJ. Later when he lived in Union, NJ he was a member of The Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church. He coached basketball at the Union Schools. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Zalinsky. A daughter, Kelly S. Wilson of Littleton Colorado. Two sons Kyle J. and Kevin W. Zalinsky both of Dunellen, NJ. A brother, William Zalinsky of Clinton, NJ, and a sister Sharon Murphy of Beachwood, NJ. Also survived by two grandchildren, Matthew, and Nathan Wilson. Visitation Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 PM at The Gray Memorial Funeral Home in Cranford. Funeral services will be 11 AM on Wednesday March 8, 2006 at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to The Compassionate Care Hospice, 66 Mt. Prospect Ave. Building C., Clifton, NJ 07013