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John "SCAT" William Zalesky, Jr.
September 9th, 1943 - July 1st, 2025
John W. “SCAT” Zalesky, Jr. was born on September 9, 1943 in Northampton, MA and passed away in Venice, Florida on July 1, 2025 at the age of 81. He was a policeman for the LA.P.D. for 27 years and retired after 31 years of service with the Dept.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles, ELKS, V.F.W., D.A.V., Moose Lodge, Marine Corp League and AMVETS.
He is survived by his wife, Carole Zalesky; a son, John Zalesky, III; a grandson, John Zalesky, IV and his sister, Lucille Straub. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary & John Zalesky; his daughter, Kristi Zalesky and his sister, Marie Young.
A viewing will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Venice on Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 10:00AM-11:00AM with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00AM. Committal service with military honors will follow at Sarasota National Cemetery at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/
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Since the 1880s, Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Venice has stood as a sanctuary of solace, reflecting over a century of tradition in guiding families through the poignant process of farewell and celebration. Our story, deeply woven into the community's fabric, began in 1883 when the Farley family opened their first funeral home. With a heartfelt mission to help families navigate the grief of loss and to celebrate the legacies of their loved ones, we have built a legacy of compassionate care that has endured across the ages....
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