Patrick Dean Zielinski
December 11, 1990 ~ March 7, 2020
Patrick Dean Zielinski, 29, of Indianapolis, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Patrick was born in Evansville on December 11, 1990 to Ted and Lori (Patrick) Zielinski.
Patrick was a 2009 graduate of Roncalli High School. While he was a student at Roncalli, he played saxophone in both the marching and jazz bands. Upon graduating, Patrick attended Ball State University.
Patrick was a kind and gentle person. Those who knew him appreciated his sense of humor. He was a gifted artist and writer. He achieved black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He was a comic book enthusiast.
Patrick was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Roseann Zielinski.
Survivors include his parents, Ted and Lori Zielinski; brother, Logan Daniel Zielinski; maternal grandparents, Don and Susie Patrick; paternal grandfather, Dan Zielinski; aunts and uncles; Dan and Patty Zielinski, Karan and Sharan Zielinski, Sean Patrick, and Steven Renner; a first cousin, Abby Zielinski; his canine companion, Sebastian; and a host of extended family members.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 PM in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. A memorial mass is being planned for a later date in St. Jude Catholic Church, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter, 1614 West Edgewood Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. 46217, (317)781-0755. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for the Zielinski family.
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My nephew and Godson. A very warm and loving young man who had an infectious smile and laugh. He was blessed with great parents and a loving brother. You are missed buddy by your aunt Patty, Abby and me. We love you. Uncle Danny and aunt Patty and Abby
My mind is flooded with thoughts and memories of Patrick & I exploring in our woods, fishing in our pond and target shooting in our fields -only, Patrick was the best shot! Many more memories about our trips-when you made us laugh with your silly comments. And later, with great patience, you fixed all my electronics stuff!! I will never forget you and your beautiful smile because I carry the pictures in my heart. I am at peace because I know Cute Chick is taking care of you. I love you, grandpa Z.
Patrick was one of my greatest friends growing up. I will always remember all the birthday parties spent at the Zielinski’s, making home movies, playing games and watching movies. I remember how hard we would always laugh spending time with Patrick. He was an insightful, smart and incredibly sharp witted person. I’ll remember the summer days we spent hanging out with each other. We would always try to find new horror movies at the video store. I remember one summer when VHS was at the end of it lifespan, Patrick and I would go to the Hollywood Video by my parents house and rent horror movies 10 at a time and try to watch them all in one day. I will forever cherish the memories we created together.
When Patrick was born, I looked at his beautiful little face, just hours old, and told him we were going to be best friends. As soon as he could walk we went everywhere together. Movies, shopping, out to eat, concerts. One of my most cherished memories, which there are many, is my beautiful Patrick, holding my hand and looking up to me saying I was his best friend. I will miss your beautiful smile, holding my hand, your hugs but what I will miss the most is you saying “Aunt Sharan”. I love you my beautiful little boy.
One of my favorite memories growing up was spending the night and weekend out at Goat’s house (Grandpa Z’s) with Patrick, the weekend of the family fall party. Me and Patrick thought we were so awesome when we made our famous “haunted woods” every year to scare the little kids at night. I always had a blast with Patrick when we were there. I’ll always remember those times with him. Rest easy Patrick — Eric Rutter
Dearest Patrick, You gave me so many wonderful memories. Our week-end dates, making objects out of the clouds, our trip to Europe. I still have your art work hanging in my home. The “Christmas miracle” when you got your Power Ranger bike…how you made us laugh! Your strong hugs and easy smile. Your kindness and thoughtfulness. You changed my life the first time I held you in my arms, beautiful boy. Thank you for giving us so much joy. I love you so very much Patrick. Ant Karan XO
Packy was always the fun loving older cousin who would play with me nonstop, who teased me like a true Zielinski, and who made sure I was the one put through the potato smasher and not him. I will always remember climbing trees together, racing around on your electric cars, and swimming in Goat’s pond (and jumping off the diving board once!). You made sure I was having a good time when we travelled together and you made it a point to always put me first. I will never forget our fun times Packy, I love you.
My daughter and I met Patrick and his family when he was just a young boy through friends, Jay, Jan and Mark Davidson. What a sweet, handsome and bright young man! ❤We always admired his intelligence and his wit! In addition, he was such a cutie and we enjoyed watching his sense of humor and his antics with his friends and our daughter’s friends at our boy/girl parties during elementary and junior high school days. He was quite a character, making everyone laugh. My daughter, Morgan, went to a Roncalli dance with Patrick during their high school days. What a darling couple they were!! Their sweet picture is one of my favorites. ❤ We met and grew to love Ted, Lori, and Logan, too, through Patrick, Jay, and the Davidson’s. We enjoyed having fun and vacationing with them through the years. We developed a sweet friendship with Lori and Ted through the years, which we have to this day, and continue to treasure. Our hearts are broken for Lori, Ted, Logan and their family and friends. May they take comfort and solace in knowing that Patrick is wrapped in the loving arms of our Lord and they will see him again one day, as we hope to do, as well. Rest in peace, dear Patrick. We love you, sweet young man. Lori, Ted, and Logan, we are here for you and you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. XXXOOO Lord, thank you for giving us Patrick and his dear and loving family. Please comfort his family and friends in their time of need and give them the hope and promise of everlasting life with You and with your son, Patrick. ❤ Love, Tina and Mike Nell and Morgan
I remember Patrick as a sweet, alert, considerate Kindergarten child, with a cute little twinkle in his eye. And also a very loving family who supported his learning by helping in the classroom. We were blessed to have him in our class, and we were also blessed to have his family as part of our invaluable support group. He is one of the kids that have been a gift to my life as a teacher, and for whom I’m most grateful. And I believe his eyes are twinkling at God this very moment. God be with you all.
My life was so much better for knowing Pat, and I miss him every day. We learned a lot together, and I’ve always held him as the standard for the love and respect and everything that every partner should be. He became part of my family for a while and he fit in so easily. He made me a better person and I’m forever grateful for that.