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Donna

(Podhayny)

Zieky

Obituary

Donna M. (Podhayny) Zieky, 61 years of age, of East Hampton, formerly of Glastonbury and Marlborough, beloved wife of 40 years to Eliott Zieky, surrounded by her family passed away on Friday July 11, 2014 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Edna (Maetzing) Podhayny.

Donna attended Fairleigh Dickenson University and graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a degree in education. Her life was dedicated to raising her children. Donna had an interest in art and taught herself how to paint. Her landscape and floral works are displayed in many homes throughout Connecticut. Painting to her was not intended to be a business, but a passion that helped display her infectious smile seen through her paintings. She loved walking with her dog Charley, kayaking at Lake Pocotopaug, golfing and playing tennis with her special group of friends. Her greatest enjoyment in life came from spending time and interacting with her family and most recently her beloved grandchildren.

She leaves her husband Eliott S. Zieky; their children, Ben Zieky of New York, N.Y., Max Zieky and his wife Cortney of Austin, TX., and Jennifer Corcoran and her husband Todd of Huntington, N.Y.; her grandchildren, Jack and Olivia Corcoran, and Zander Zieky; her brother-in-law, Jeffrey M. Zieky and his wife Stephanie and their children Dan and his wife Holly, and Sarah Zieky, all of Scottsdale, AZ.

Donna’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the entire staff on the 11th floor ICU wing at Hartford Hospital for the extraordinary care and attention given to Donna over the course of her illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2014 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford, with interment at the United Synagogues of Greater Hartford Memorial Park, 1361 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. or the charity of your choice. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Donna, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Richard and Roz Reaback

From Westbrook, Ct

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Dear Elliott and Family-we first were so saddened to hear of Donna's illness and now are heartbroken that she has passed. Please know that she is now in a better place and no longer suffering. Remember her always as she was in health. May god give you and your family strength in the coming days. We are thinking and praying for you.

From: Judy Chapman

From Suffield, CT

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Eliott, Ben, Max, Jen and Todd: We are deeply saddened to hear of Donna's passing. We remember her deep love of family, genuine smile and great love of life. She also had the loudest cheer at soccer games. May all your happy memories and stories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Dick, Judy, Stephen, Que(Kiersten)and Scott

From: Christine Radocchia

From Glastonbury, Ct

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Dearest Zieky family, we are very saddened to hear of Donna's struggle and passing. My last encounter with Donna was while she was painting in front of Daybreak coffee, where we shared our latest joys of becoming grandmothers. I will forever now see her with a paintbrush in hand, a beautiful smile and joy in her eyes while she speaks of her love for her family. Our prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Christine Radocchia and family

From: Gerald and Susan Sack

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Elliot and the family on this terrible loss. Donna was a vibrant person who lit up a room. Gerry and Susan Sack

From: Steven Norris

From Ellington, CT

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Dear Eliott, Ben, Max and Jen, There are no words that can ease the pain of your loss. Donna was a special person. A special wife, partner and friend to Eliott. A special mom to Ben, Max and Jen. A special grandmother to Jack, Olivia, and Zander. I am very sad that she is no longer with us. Donna's memory will live on in all us that she touched with her kindness and gentle way. My thoughts and prayers are with Donna and her entire family. Steven Norris

From: Bob Christiana Fusari

From Old Lyme, CT

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Dear Eliott and family, Christiana and I are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

From: Deb McKee Cersosimo

From West Hartford, ct

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Elliot, although the years have passed, I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family….so very sorry for your loss

From: Deb McKee Cersosimo

From West Hartford, ct

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Elliott, although the years have passed, I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family….so very sorry for your loss

From: Robert and Tara Podhayny

From Dumont, NJ

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Tara and I extend our condolences and sorrow to the Zeiky family on the sudden loss of Donna.

From: Judy Schwartz Stalk

From Los Angeles, CA

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Eliott - so sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences to you and your family, from whom I hope will draw strength in the coming days. May Donna's memory be a blessing to you all.

From: Maria Murray

From Lebanon, CT

Posted On: July 14, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Zieky Family! I will truly miss the beautiful person she was! Heartfelt hugs to all.
Maria Murray

From: Alan Basch

From Simsbury, CT

Posted On: July 14, 2014

Eliott, So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

From: Tina Mikolowsky

From Colchester, Ct

Posted On: July 14, 2014

You and your family will be in my prayers.
I will think of you every time I play golf and will think of you every time I put my paint brush to the canvass......you are and always will be thought of as beautiful as the flowers you paint and the smiles you had for me every time we met. My heart weeps for you.....T.

From: Frank Nuzzolo

From ,

Posted On: July 14, 2014

With sincere and deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Nuzzolo Families

From: Shani Seidel

From Ashburn, Va

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Dearest Family,
Though I didn't have the privilege of meeting your beloved Donna, I know from Jenn she will always be remembered and cherished as a courageous and loving woman, wife, friend, mother and grandmother. I am confident that her family will forever love her and hold her memories so close. May God comfort all that loved her and will miss her...Shani and Chaz

From: Ken Pruzinsky

From Granbury, Texas

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Dear Jen & Family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your Mom was a lovely person who I will always remember as a very friendly outgoing person. I hope that you can find strength getting through this difficult time with the good memories of Donna. Our prayers are with you.

From: Katie Shea

From Boston, MA

Posted On: July 13, 2014

I'd like to extend my sincerest thoughts and prayers to the entire Zieky family. As a lifeguard at the Hills years ago, I saw how deeply Donna loved her kids. Her energy, smile and kindness was truly infectious. She had a light from within and I will always remember her for her beautiful spirit. My deepest condolences...

From: Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Ruiz Jr.

From Newington, Ct.

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Our most heart felt condolences go out to your families. May you all find comfort in knowing that she is at peace.

From: Tyler J. Purtill

From Clearwater, Fl

Posted On: July 13, 2014

What an incredible woman from an amazing family. I have so many fond memories of growing up with the Zeiky family. I wish the family all my best during this difficult time.

From: Jane Merlino

From VERNON, CT

Posted On: July 13, 2014

To all the Zieky Family, Donna's bright smile and contagious enthusiasm will be sorely missed. We are blessed to have had her with us. Our condolences to all her loved ones. Jane Merlino, President Tallwood Women's Club

From: suzanne hepworth

From Huntington, NY

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Jen and Family, We are saddened to hear about your loss. May the memories of your mother sustain you and give you peace. Suzanne Hepworth and Family

From: Linda Fazio

From Bloomfield, Ct

Posted On: July 13, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Donnas family. I was saddened to hear of Donnas passing. I worked with Donna and was always delighted when she walked in the door. She had an infectious smile and a real zest for life. I have and always will have the fondest memories of her. My prayers are with you all today.

From: jeff and diane hutton

From vernon,

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Donna's love of life was always manifest in her love of family,her home,her gardens and her beautiful artistic expression. She will be at once sorely missed and well remembered for all of these.
Our deepest sympathies to the family. From my family... and our crew; to whom she was always kind and welcoming...and with whom she shared many laughs and simple joys.

jeff and diane hutton and the crew of earthworks landscaping

From: Linda Fazio

From Bloomfield, Ct

Posted On: July 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all today. I am very sad to hear about Donna. If anyone had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest, it was her. I will think of her often....her infectious smile and bubbly personality will never be forgotten.

From: Bill irvin

From Orlando, Fl

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Zieky Family,

We were saddened to hear of Donnas passing. We so enjoyed the soccer weekends withe the Wildthing Group! We loved her energy and warm spirit.

Bill and Karen Irvin

From: Richard Fichman

From Farmington, Ct

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Lynn and I are heartsick. Lynn remembers so many fun times with Donna, and her wonderful zest for life. I enjoyed knowing her mom and Donna was fun to be with. Our sincerest sympathy

From: Kathleen & Michael Morton

From S. Glastonbury, Ct

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Dearest Eliott and the entire Zieky family, I was so saddened to hear about your loss. Donna was such a lovely lady and so very kind to me when I worked for you and when I ran into her in various places over the years. Always a smile and something nice to say. I hope you and your family find peace and comfort in the coming days.

From: Jessica Frischman

From Northport, NY

Posted On: July 13, 2014

To Jen & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jess & Arthur

From: Debbie Temple

From Hebron, CT

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Donna's cheerful smile will be missed by the local art community, I hope she is painting her bright and lively acrylics on the sidewalks of heaven...

From: Rita Gibbons

From East Hampton, Ct

Posted On: July 13, 2014

To Donna's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Donna was a wonderful person, and a talented artist, who always encouraged me in my art work. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time..

From: Karen Naida

From Suffield, CT

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Don, Lauren, Tracy and I extend our condolences to the Zeiky family on the loss of Donna. She really was such a positive, spirited, warm person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

From: Georgette Goodale

From Marlborough, Ct

Posted On: July 13, 2014

The wonderful memories I have of Donna are with our children growing up at the elementary school the field trip the fun she always lit up the room even recently in the bakery everyone around her would smile. She loved her family that's all she ever talked about I will miss you georgette

From: Kevin and Carol Goff

From Suffield, CT

Posted On: July 12, 2014

Eliott, Ben, Max and Jennifer
Carol and I are heartbroken hearing the news of Donna's passing. We treasure the memories of being with you over the many years we have shared. We pray that time will heal your sorrow. Please know that she will always be with you to watch over you and remind you that she is still here. We will always remember her genuine smile and happiness making everyone around her feel special. May peace be with you.

From: Stephanie Burke

From Lynnfield, MA

Posted On: July 12, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you rest peacefully knowing Jen will carry on your strength and integrity.

From: Jarrett Worsr

From Jericho, Ny

Posted On: July 12, 2014

From: Harold Kirstein

From Boca Raton, Fl

Posted On: July 13, 2014

Eliot,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is really no answer to why these things happen.
I truly hope that G-D can provide your family some comfort in the wonderful memory of Donna and all the joy she brought to you.
Sincerely, Harold Kirstein

From: Shari Little & Rae Grobard

From Dallas, Ga

Posted On: July 13, 2014

With sincere and deepest sympathy .

Rae Grobard & Shari, Madison & Casey Little

From: Tammy vece

From South Windsor, Ct

Posted On: July 15, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Zieky family at his difficult time. She is watching
Over all of you, painting her way through heaven! I own a few of donna's paintings and will cherish them forever.

From: Vanessa Peterson

From Jamaica Plain, MA

Posted On: July 15, 2014

Donna will truly be missed. Her smile and energy touched all those around her. Jen you were such a wonderful daughter and have so much of your mom in you. You know how to light up a room just like her. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Vanessa

From: Barbra Shapiro

From New Hartford, CT

Posted On: July 15, 2014

To Eliott and the entire Zieky family...
I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your wife, Eliott, too soon and too young. Please know that you, and your family, are in my thoughts and my heart...

From: Barbara Rossitto

From Wethersfield, CT

Posted On: July 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Donna will be remembered as a bubbly and enthusiastic artist. Her art can be seen in local restaurants in Marlborough.

From: Joan Curtis

From vernon, ct

Posted On: July 15, 2014

I played golf with Donna at Tallwood Ladies Golf League. She was a sweet & fun loving lady. She was happiest talking about her children & grandchildren. She loved you all dearly. She will be missed by all of us at Tallwood.

From: Ed Blumenthal

From West Hartford, ct

Posted On: July 16, 2014

Eliott and kids,

Really sorry to learn of Donna's passing.
All the best in your time of sorrow.

Eddie B

From: Lerrin Dietel

From San Antonio, TX

Posted On: July 18, 2014

Jen and the entire Zieky family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Zieky was such an amazing person and full of life and energy. I absolutely loved being around her. She always was pure entertainment and I loved it! She always had a big smile of her face and a hug for everyone around her. I loved getting to know her! She was truly a very special person. I will continue to pray for your family.

Much love,
Lerrin Dietel

From: Sandy Bourret

From Portland, Connecticut

Posted On: July 17, 2014

I met Donna at an art class in East Hampton a few years ago, & we'd bump into each other at an art show from time to time. I hadn't heard she was ill. We were away until Monday night,& I was shocked to see news of her passing while catching up on the Sunday paper! I've rarely met someone so friendly & outgoing who seemed to enjoy life to the fullest. Vibrant & vivacious are two words that come to mind. She seemed much younger than her years. I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Sandy Bourret

From: Sandy Fine

From Farmington, CT

Posted On: July 16, 2014

Sending you and your family my love, thoughts and prayers. Although I didn't know Donna that well, everytime I would see her she could come up to me with her big beautiful smile and give me a hug. So so sorry for your loss.

From: Marilyn & Ron Gattinella

From Glastonbury, CT

Posted On: July 16, 2014

We have been away and just saw the obituary. We are truly sorry for your loss. We will remember her as a vibrant woman, always with a smile, a good mom, and a bright woman. We are glad we knew her and her family. Again, we are sorry for your loss.

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