Franklin Jacob Zielski

Staff Sergeant (Ret'd)

Reg #22110

1941 - 2021

Years of Service: 1961 - 1981

Postings:  "O" Division

Former Member RCMP Vets
Kingston Division

Obituary and Condolences

March 1, 1941 – April 28, 2021

At his residence, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Frank Zielski, of Belleville, in his 81st year.

Son of the late Frank and Mary Zielski (nee Pezanoski). Beloved husband of the late Vivian Zielski (nee Stoneburg). Dear father of Rhonda Zielski of Belleville, Jason Zielski of Prince Edward County, and the late Jane Bryer (surviving Jim). Dear brother of Maryanne McSween (Don), Carol Gatenby (late Rick) both of Saint Catherine’s, and the late Edward Zielski. Proud grandfather of Zachary, Leah, Haleigh, Shelby, Tyler, Jake, and great-grandchildren Brooklyn, and Daxton. Fondly remembered by his best friend Wendy Robbins, and his dog Bella. 

Resting at the John R. Bush Funeral Home, 80 Highland Avenue, Belleville, on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Visitation will be held in drive through fashion with Attendees entering the Parking Lot from Highland Avenue, and exiting on Bridge Street. All Attendees must remain in their vehicles, wear a mask, and pre-register by calling 613-968-5588, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Private Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father Charles McDermott from Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. Rite of Committal Prayers to follow at Saint James Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Belleville General Hospital Foundation, or Quinte Rowing Club. 

Remembered with respect and gratitude for his service

Belleville businessman and champion athlete passes away
Quinte News - April 28, 2021

A prominent Belleville businessman and sportsman has passed away.

Frank Zielski, founder and president of Zielski and Associates Bankruptcy Trustees, died late Tuesday night after suffering briefly from cancer.

Zielski had  just turned 80 on March 1.

Frank Zielski was born in the St. Catharines area and retired from the RCMP over 40 years ago.  While serving with the RCMP he specialized in corporate crime and fraud investigations.  After a Following a move to Belleville to be closer to his late wife Vivian’s family, Zielski started his business which remains today on Coleman Street.

Son Jason tells Quinte News that his father competed in the 1960 Rome Olympics on Canada’s Men’s Four rowing team, an Olympics that featured legendary heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who was then known as Cassius Clay.

The Men’s Four finished 9th in the competition after all four members fell ill upon arriving in Rome.

However the next year the team won the U.S. National Championships.

Frank Zielski will be remembered by many as one of the founding members of the Quinte Rowing Club.  The indoor rowing facility at the QRC clubhouse is named after him.

He was inducted into the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame several years ago.

Zielski was also a lover and collector of antique vehicles and as recently as March 1 had been working to install a new engine in a 1931 Model A Ford.

Zielski is survived by two children (one daughter passed away three years ago), six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.