JOHN J. ZEDELLA age 89, beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Sakach); loving father of John (Joanne), Ann Marie Pallotta (Louis, deceased), Karen Gaydos (Tim), Stephen, Rosemarie Shaheen (Fred), Carole, Michael (Andrea), Judy Schuler (Tom), David (Jennifer), Donna Taylor (Dean), Andrew (Stephany), Cheryl, Sharon and Angela; proud grandfather of 27, great grandfather of 27, son of the late Anne (nee Chervenak) and Andrew Zedella, brother of Andrew (deceased) (Rita), James (deceased) (Sandra) and Ann Geib; uncle and great uncle of many. U.S. Army veteran-Korea. John was a member of the Mensa Society and was a well known wordsmith and polyglot. Passed away August 7, 2021. Funeral Mass Thursday, August 12, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 10 A.M. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT PURITAS WEDNESDAY 5-7 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Soldiers and Sailors Home, 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.