Joseph Zaleski, 82, of Charleston, WV passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
He was born to Dr. Joseph and Juanita M. Zaleski in Morgantown, WV on June 22, 1941. He graduated from University High School in Morgantown. Joe graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1962 and received his Masters of Public Administration from the University of Dayton.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Margaret Sue Rossie Zaleski of Charleston; brother, Charles D. Zaleski (Pat) of Los Angeles, California; nieces, Kelly Sullivan (Darryl) of Jacksonville, Oregon, Kristen Ryan of Phoenix, Arizona, Lara Hamb Jett (Craig) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; nephew, Michael Zaleski of San Francisco, California; 4 grand nieces and 1 grand nephew.
To honor Joe’s wishes there will be no formal services. The family will carry out his wishes in a private celebration of his life.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donation be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W, Charleston, WV 25387-2536 or The Kanawha Charleston Human Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.
Memories and online condolences may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.