Russell A. Zilinski, 71, of Colts Neck passed away at Hackensack University Medical Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. He was born in South Amboy, and lived in Holmdel until moving to Colts Neck 48 years ago. Russell was a Union Carpenter with Local #2250 in Red Bank until his retirement.
Russell survived by his wife , Eleanor Zilinski of Colts Neck; his son, Russell Zilinski, Jr. of Belmar; two daughters, Kim Zilinski and Tricia Guadagnino, both of Colts Neck; three grandchildren, Michael, Frankie and Toni; his mother, Anna Zilinski of Colts Neck; and three brothers, Alexander R. Zilinski of Cream Ridge, Bernard Zilinski of Morganville and Dennis W. Zilinski of Howell.
A receiving of friends will be held at Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township on Friday, March 28, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his 10:00 AM memorial service on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Colts Neck Reformed Church, 72 County Road 537 West, Colts Neck. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Russell may be made to Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, Post Office Box 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.