Daniel Peter Zaczyk

Daniel P Zaczyk also affectionately known as “Poppy”
Died August 9, 2026 of cancer
Born in Erie PA July 11, 1943.  Graduate of Cathedral Prep 1961.
Worked as a structural Ironworker until he retired.  Loved to hunt.

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Survived by his wife of 62yrs. Marilee Dennington, 3 children; Randall Zaczyk of Waterford, Terri Zaczyk of Cary, NC, Melissa Vandervort of McKean PA.  6 Grandchildren; Steve (and wife Karen), Kailee VanDamia (and husband Adam), Jerraca Davis (and husband Brent) Alisha Clement (and husband Joe), Derek Brown (and wife Meaghan), Kyler Vandervort, and 11 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents Michael and Leona Zaczyk, and brothers Michael, Timothy, Joel, and Nathan. Survived by Brothers: Patrick, Gary, Mark, Philip, Roger, Christopher.
Comments we received from family and in-laws were “Poppy was the grandfather I wished I had” “He was one of a kind”, “I still have the ripped up $5 bill that uncle Dan gave me because I needed change!” “Rest in peace big brother”
   
He will be sadly missed.  Private spreading of ashes will be determined.