A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frank J. Zielenbach and the late Kay Gallagher Zielenbach. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter Romina Ward.
He is survived by his wife Jean Grimes Zielenbach, 2 sons Matthew Zielenbach (Lilliana) of Bangor, PA., Tom Zielenbach Jr. (Frank Schofield) of Franklin, Ky., a step son Steven Cassetty (Carrie) of Russellville, Ky., a brother Bill Zielenbach (Sue) of Avon Conn., a sister Mary Forster (Steve) of Cleveland, OH., 9 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren and 2 Nephews.
Mr. Zielenbach was a Army Veteran, a self-employed home builder and former employee at NVR Building Products in Portland, TN.