Dale Zelinski, age 70. Beloved husband of 40 years to Deborah (nee Drapcho). Loving father of David and Deanna. Cherished and Best Papa of Natalie and Noah. Dearest son of the late Valentine and Irene (nee Conrad). Dear brother of Marylou Morris (deceased) (Alex), Gene (Vicky), Richard (Tara) and Judy Transue. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Dale was a lifelong paleontologist and volunteered at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Mass of Christian Burial Friday January 3, 2020 Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish (Engle Rd.) at 10:00AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends THURSDAY 4 – 8 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).