Mr. Henry "Hank" J. Zlydaszyk

July 6, 1924 - December 16, 2020

Mr. Henry “Hank” J. Zlydaszyk age 96 of Grand Rapids passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernadine Zlydaszyk (Tomasik); his parents Teofil and Karoline Zlydaszyk; son in law Jeff Paauwe; granddaughter Holly Farrell Szost; siblings Stella Nowak, Chuck Zlydaszyk, Ben Zlydaszyk; and Charley Zlydaszyk. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Darlene (Geary) Farrell and Pamela Paauwe; his grandchildren Becca (Jason) Shapiro, Patrick (Jamie) Farrell, Marc Pride, Robbie Pride Krenn, Katy (Bob) Pride Bourdo, Jeff Szost; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; many nieces, nephews and special friends Virginia Baranowski and Connie Moore. Henry served his country during World War 2 in the U.S. Army Infantry. He was a retiree of the U. S. Postal Service serving as Union Steward through the years. He was a long time member of St. James Parish, helping as usher, at fish fry’s, bingo and funeral luncheons. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday December 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Marne 15164 Juniper Dr. Marne, MI 49435. His family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 AM before the Mass. Private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made St. Jude Children’s Hospital or St. Mary’s