James Alex Zielinski, age 71, of White Lake, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at his home. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Dawn; his children: Benjamin (Elizabeth) Zielinski, Matthew (Taylor) Zielinski, and Ryan Perry; his six grandchildren: Parker, Ethan, Gabriel, Madelyn, Sydney, and Haley; his three siblings: Sr. Judith Zielinski, Sr. Karen Zielinski, and Charles (Annie) Zielinski; and his niece, Marie.
James was born July 13, 1951, in Detroit, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John and Loretta (Wieczorek) Zielinski. When he met Dawn on a blind date, it was love at first sight! Jim and Dawn began dating, fell in love, and were eventually married in September of 1993, sharing nearly thirty wonderful years together. Jim had a great passion for music and in his younger years, he was a member of several different bands; he enjoyed the memories he made as a lead guitarist and vocalist, and he even spent time DJ’ing weddings! In his free time, Jim could always be found playing a round of golf, enjoying a glass of wine, or traveling. He particularly loved the trips he took with his wife Dawn to the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Loretta.
A Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, February 27, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Road, White Lake, Michigan 48386. Jim’s family will receive visitors at church on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of Mass at 11:00 am. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may consider memorial contributions in Jim’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, or to Hospice of Michigan.
