Robert Gerard Zaleski
10/20/1957 - 12/24/2021
Robert Gerard Zaleski, 64, passed on Christmas Eve 2021 under the care of Tidewell Hospice House in Sarasota, FL shortly after a diagnosis of cancer. Bobby was born in Newark, NJ on October 20, 1957, to Henry and Helen Zaleski. He grew up in Roselle Park, NJ, joined the Local 68 Operating Engineers soon after graduating from Roselle Park High School, and spent many years working in commercial air conditioning. In 2004, he moved to Sarasota, FL where he met his wife, started a family, and made many wonderful friends. He greatly enjoyed boating, fishing, parties, and good food.
Bobby is survived by his wife Jacquelyn Zaleski, daughter Alyssandra, and brothers Stephen and Glenn Zaleski. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends.
Services will be held at 10:00AM on January 7, 2022, at the Church of St. Patrick, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34241. A Celebration of Life will be held later in the new year.