MILFORD - Joseph D. Zolik passed away peacefully on Mar. 25, 2017, at Kent General Hospital in Dover surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph (Joe) was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Aug. 23, 1931, to Polish immigrant parents. He was a Decorated Korean and Vietnam War Veteran and retired after 23 years of service in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He furthered his career with 17 years at Scott Paper Company before retiring a second time.
He was involved with the United Service Organizations (USO) at Dover Air Force Base, the Red Cross and a member of both Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Milford Elks Lodge.
Joe was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His passion was reading, Facebook and could always be seen with his IPad.
He loved to discuss and debate with family about world politics, culture and travel. He enjoyed Country music, was an avid dog lover and he shared many stories of his adventures in life with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Joseph and Alexandra Zolik, Joseph was preceded in death by his son, John; granddaughter, Allie; brothers, Mathew and Peter; and sisters, Jennie and Genevieve.
He recently celebrated 63 years of marriage and is survived by his wife, Florence (Candy); his children, Pamela (Richard) Simpson, Damian Zolik, Kathy Farrahar (Harry Parkinson), Marcy (Michael) Davis, Joel Zolik; 17 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; his brother, Leo Zolik; sister, Virginia Drabot; nieces and nephews.
Services will be Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017, at St. John's Catholic Church, 506 Seabury Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Joseph D. Zolik to: Alzheimer's Association, 108 N. Bedford St., P.O. Box 625, Georgetown, DE 19947 or Website: m.alz.org/donate.asp Tribute/Memorial Donations
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.