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Obituaries
Alexander Ivanovich Zelenetskii, 80,
Upper Providence resident
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Alexander I. Zelenetskii, 80, of Upper Providence, died July 7 at 21.57 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.
Born in Gluhov, Ukraine, Mr. Zelenetskii moved to the United States 18 years ago. A photojournalist, he was employed by the Kiev's Magazines, Papers and Ukrainian Encyclopedia. His photographic skills was more that ordinary, he had sharp perception and deep understanding of art of photography and writing. His vivid imagination helped him to create unordinary photographs.
He served in the former USSR Navy at the Baltic Sea for five years. Mr. Zelenetskii was a devoted father. He was a man of strong faith, rooted in Ukrainian Orthodox belief who was the proud son and uncle of Russian Ukrainian priests. His father, Ivan, was persecuted by KGB because he refused to be a traitor and a spy. His mother, Maria, was an artist and a pianist. The family survived the artificially induced famine which Russia created for Ukraine in 1933.
He was a survivor of the Nazi occupation (1941-1945). Growing up under occupation he was forced into child labor by the fascists who had him make nails all day long and interrogated him believing he was a young "partizan" (guerilla).
He was an accomplished photographer. He was a very handy man – there was nothing he could not fix. He always knew all the political and social news, and was ready to discuss any topic. He was passionate about lighthouses, anything nautical, traveling, photography, learning, and experiencing every moment of life. He was passionate about life itself, to the last day he never stopped smiling, was very optimistic and kind (Buddhist-like) man – there was no creature on earth he would hurt.
He was a fighter, and when he became paralyzed after stroke in January 2010, he continued to struggle to walk and never gave up. His mind was clear; his sense of humor and ability to analyze and make philosophical debates never left him until his lest moment.
Survivors: Daughters, Tatiana Zelenetskaya-Young of Media, Victoria Wilson; sisters, Galina and Elena; three grandchildren.
Service: 2 p.m. Friday, Minshall—Shropshire-Bleyler-Funeral Home, 608 S. Old Middletown (Route 352) and Knowlton roads, Middletown.
Visitation: After 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Entombment: Laurel Hill Cemetery, East Falls.
Obituaries
Alexander Ivanovich Zelenetskii, 80,
Upper Providence resident
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Alexander I. Zelenetskii, 80, of Upper Providence, died July 7 at 21.57 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.
Born in Gluhov, Ukraine, Mr. Zelenetskii moved to the United States 18 years ago. A photojournalist, he was employed by the Kiev's Magazines, Papers and Ukrainian Encyclopedia. His photographic skills was more that ordinary, he had sharp perception and deep understanding of art of photography and writing. His vivid imagination helped him to create unordinary photographs.
He served in the former USSR Navy at the Baltic Sea for five years. Mr. Zelenetskii was a devoted father. He was a man of strong faith, rooted in Ukrainian Orthodox belief who was the proud son and uncle of Russian Ukrainian priests. His father, Ivan, was persecuted by KGB because he refused to be a traitor and a spy. His mother, Maria, was an artist and a pianist. The family survived the artificially induced famine which Russia created for Ukraine in 1933.
He was a survivor of the Nazi occupation (1941-1945). Growing up under occupation he was forced into child labor by the fascists who had him make nails all day long and interrogated him believing he was a young "partizan" (guerilla).
He was an accomplished photographer. He was a very handy man – there was nothing he could not fix. He always knew all the political and social news, and was ready to discuss any topic. He was passionate about lighthouses, anything nautical, traveling, photography, learning, and experiencing every moment of life. He was passionate about life itself, to the last day he never stopped smiling, was very optimistic and kind (Buddhist-like) man – there was no creature on earth he would hurt.
He was a fighter, and when he became paralyzed after stroke in January 2010, he continued to struggle to walk and never gave up. His mind was clear; his sense of humor and ability to analyze and make philosophical debates never left him until his lest moment.
Survivors: Daughters, Tatiana Zelenetskaya-Young of Media, Victoria Wilson; sisters, Galina and Elena; three grandchildren.
Service: 2 p.m. Friday, Minshall—Shropshire-Bleyler-Funeral Home, 608 S. Old Middletown (Route 352) and Knowlton roads, Middletown.
Visitation: After 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Entombment: Laurel Hill Cemetery, East Falls.
The Delaware County Daily Times (delcotimes.com), Serving Delaware County, PA
Obituaries
Alexander Ivanovich Zelenetskii, 80,
Upper Providence resident
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Alexander I. Zelenetskii, 80, of Upper Providence, died July 7 at 21.57 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.
Born in Gluhov, Ukraine, Mr. Zelenetskii moved to the United States 18 years ago. A photojournalist, he was employed by the Kiev's Magazines, Papers and Ukrainian Encyclopedia. His photographic skills was more that ordinary, he had sharp perception and deep understanding of art of photography and writing. His vivid imagination helped him to create unordinary photographs.
He served in the former USSR Navy at the Baltic Sea for five years. Mr. Zelenetskii was a devoted father. He was a man of strong faith, rooted in Ukrainian Orthodox belief who was the proud son and uncle of Russian Ukrainian priests. His father, Ivan, was persecuted by KGB because he refused to be a traitor and a spy. His mother, Maria, was an artist and a pianist. The family survived the artificially induced famine which Russia created for Ukraine in 1933.
He was a survivor of the Nazi occupation (1941-1945). Growing up under occupation he was forced into child labor by the fascists who had him make nails all day long and interrogated him believing he was a young "partizan" (guerilla).
He was an accomplished photographer. He was a very handy man – there was nothing he could not fix. He always knew all the political and social news, and was ready to discuss any topic. He was passionate about lighthouses, anything nautical, traveling, photography, learning, and experiencing every moment of life. He was passionate about life itself, to the last day he never stopped smiling, was very optimistic and kind (Buddhist-like) man – there was no creature on earth he would hurt.
He was a fighter, and when he became paralyzed after stroke in January 2010, he continued to struggle to walk and never gave up. His mind was clear; his sense of humor and ability to analyze and make philosophical debates never left him until his lest moment.
Survivors: Daughters, Tatiana Zelenetskaya-Young of Media, Victoria Wilson; sisters, Galina and Elena; three grandchildren.
Service: 2 p.m. Friday, Minshall—Shropshire-Bleyler-Funeral Home, 608 S. Old Middletown (Route 352) and Knowlton roads, Middletown.
Visitation: After 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Entombment: Laurel Hill Cemetery, East Falls.
Obituaries
Alexander Ivanovich Zelenetskii, 80,
Upper Providence resident
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Alexander I. Zelenetskii, 80, of Upper Providence, died July 7 at 21.57 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.
Born in Gluhov, Ukraine, Mr. Zelenetskii moved to the United States 18 years ago. A photojournalist, he was employed by the Kiev's Magazines, Papers and Ukrainian Encyclopedia. His photographic skills was more that ordinary, he had sharp perception and deep understanding of art of photography and writing. His vivid imagination helped him to create unordinary photographs.
He served in the former USSR Navy at the Baltic Sea for five years. Mr. Zelenetskii was a devoted father. He was a man of strong faith, rooted in Ukrainian Orthodox belief who was the proud son and uncle of Russian Ukrainian priests. His father, Ivan, was persecuted by KGB because he refused to be a traitor and a spy. His mother, Maria, was an artist and a pianist. The family survived the artificially induced famine which Russia created for Ukraine in 1933.
He was a survivor of the Nazi occupation (1941-1945). Growing up under occupation he was forced into child labor by the fascists who had him make nails all day long and interrogated him believing he was a young "partizan" (guerilla).
He was an accomplished photographer. He was a very handy man – there was nothing he could not fix. He always knew all the political and social news, and was ready to discuss any topic. He was passionate about lighthouses, anything nautical, traveling, photography, learning, and experiencing every moment of life. He was passionate about life itself, to the last day he never stopped smiling, was very optimistic and kind (Buddhist-like) man – there was no creature on earth he would hurt.
He was a fighter, and when he became paralyzed after stroke in January 2010, he continued to struggle to walk and never gave up. His mind was clear; his sense of humor and ability to analyze and make philosophical debates never left him until his lest moment.
Survivors: Daughters, Tatiana Zelenetskaya-Young of Media, Victoria Wilson; sisters, Galina and Elena; three grandchildren.
Service: 2 p.m. Friday, Minshall—Shropshire-Bleyler-Funeral Home, 608 S. Old Middletown (Route 352) and Knowlton roads, Middletown.
Visitation: After 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Entombment: Laurel Hill Cemetery, East Falls.
