ZIMNY- Of Chelsea, May 11th, Alfred. Devoted husband of the late Rose Marie (Ruotolo). Beloved father of Gloria Jean Zimny of Everett. Cherished grandfather of Dante P. Zimny, Stephen Figueroa, Shawn P. Rodriguez and George P. Rodriguez. Dear brother of Thomas Zimny of Brockton, Edward Zimny of Revere and the late Sabina Mullett, Chester Zimny, Josephine Biegalski and Mary Zalewski. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Monday morning, May 16th at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Michael's Chapel on the Campus of the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Avenue, Chelsea at 11:30 AM. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-6 PM. Services will conclude with interment with Military Honors at The Massachusetts National Cemetery at Otis Airforce Base, Bourne, MA, Monday afternoon at 2:15 PM.
A lifelong Chelsea resident, Alfred passed away at the Wingate of Brighton on Wednesday May 11 after a long illness. A career Navy Veteran, Alfred served 3 tours of duty that included action in World War II, the Korean Conflict as well as the Vietnam War. Upon returning home he worked as a driver for many local Furniture Stores.