Ted Zielinski, resident of Palos Hills, IL passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 Beloved husband of Barbara nee Cummings; loving father of Todd (Debbie), Tom (Mariette) Zielinski and the late Mary Ivanov. Cherished grandfather of Robin Zielinski, Candice (Ruben) Rodriguez, Amanda (Curtis) Kruder, Denise Walters, Nick Zielinski, Noah and Taylor Zielinski; proud great-grandfather of 5; dearest brother of late Kathleen Zielinski, dear brother-in-law of Bill (Donna) and Jack (Diane) Cummings; kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.