Zaniewski, Sr., Chester T., 92, of Linwood, passed away peacefully at home. He was born in North Bergen, and has resided in Linwood for the last 42 years. Chester served in the Merchant Marines, during World War II. He was a graduate of the class of 1944, US Merchant Marine Academy of Kings Point. He worked as a marine engineer for Prudential Lines and Grace Lines for 35 years, retiring in 1985.

He was predeceased by his brothers Peter and Walter Zaniewski, his sisters, Jospehine Zaniewski, and Stella Rostkowski. Chester is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Stella, his loving children, Chester Zaniewski and his wife Karen of Egg Harbor Twp, Dr. Richard Zaniewski, and his wife Ellen of Boxford, MA, Four grandchildren, Melanie, Jessica, Zachary, and Benjamin.

A viewing will be held from 10am to 11am, on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 724 Maple Avenue, in Linwood. A funeral mass will follow at 11am at the church. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, in Mays Landing. Arrangements entrusted to and condolences may be left at Adams-Perfect.com