Rose Marie Zielinski, of Riverhead, died June 1, 2013. She was 87 years old.

She was born to Michael Czygier and Seraphina Daniels on January 23, 1926 in Calverton.

Zielinski was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, canning and baking, her family said.

Predeceased by her husband, Joseph, she is survived by her daughter, Linda Stepnoski, of Riverhead and a sister, Josephine Victoria. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors on Monday June 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home, 336 Marcy Avenue in Riverhead. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore’s R.C. Church, 622 Pulaski St., Riverhead. Interment will follow at St. Isidore’s Cemetery.

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