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Richard “Beany” Zelasko

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend. Richard “Beany” Zelasko, affectionately known as Papa, Uncle Beany, Mr. Z, Mr. Rich, Z-Bird and Toots, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Richard lived a life rich in service, humor, and stories that could fill a room with laughter.

Richard was a Police cadet before proudly serving as a Detroit Police Officer, dedicating years to …

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Born

February 11th, 1951
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Passed away

October 11th, 2025
Detroit, MI

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Richard (Beany) Zelasko