Edward F. Donovan, 78
Edward F. Donovan, 78, of Wilmington, passed away, Saturday, February 11, 2023.
He was born July 21, 1944, to the late William and Margaret Donovan.
Edward was born in Brooklyn, NY and married Patricia Criscuolo. They lived in Middle Village, NY and later moved to Long Island. He had one son, Scott, who married Michelle and gave him his much loved grandsons Brady and Alex.
He was a NYC Patrolman and later worked as a Building Superintendent at a private boarding school. In 2004, he and his wife moved to Wilmington, NC. He became a very active volunteer for the Step Up For Soldiers Organization. He and his wife maintained the grounds of the Fallen Soldiers Memorial at the NC Armory for many years.
He will be remembered for his willingness to help others, his quick wit and his clever sarcasm.
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Nicholas A. Caputo
April 26, 1941
March 19, 2021
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Gustave “Gus” Joseph Zelenka
August 12, 1941 – September 15, 2017
Gustave “Gus” Joseph Zelenka, Jr, 76, of Leland passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 while in Rome, Italy.
Born August 9, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY he is a son of Gustave Zelenka and Marie De Vivo Zelenka.
He is survived by his wife, Vicky Zelenka; his daughter, Regina Shanley and her husband Brian; his grandchildren, Nicole Elizabeth, Danielle Marie and Brian Vincent; his brother, Joseph Zell and his wife Eve; his sister, Elizabeth Main and her husband Richard; his brother, Tony Zelenka and his wife Jane; his sister, Theresa Kidney; and numerous extended nieces and nephews.
Gus was a retired New York City Police Officer and a member of the Wilmington 10-13 Club. He was a charming man who had an irresistible personality.
Gus will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Lester Thomas Klvana
Born Sept 04, 1930
EOW June 11, 2016
NYPD Sergeant for 22 years
Francis J. Whelan
Past 10-13 Club President
E.O.W February 24, 2016
Ret. NYPD
Phil Rose Det. NYPD
Past 10-13 Club President
Sgt. Bill Pfeffer NYPD
NYPD Feb 1968 retired Aug 1991
EOW March 21, 2013
“The Final Inspection“
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?”
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
“No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
Because those of us who carry badges
can’t always be a saint.
I‘ve had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep….
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
Thomas J. O’Connell Jr.
John W. Sharkey
Sean Patrick Cusick
