Theodore “Ted” Zelazny, 59, of Hinckley Township, has passed away.

Ted was strong, loyal and true to his family and many friends. He was an avid sportsman who loved the great outdoors.

He was the beloved husband of Michele (nee Hollett); devoted father of Zachary and Zoe; loving son of Dorothy; dear brother of Patricia (William) Fedash and Mark (Kathy); cherished uncle of Ryan, Kate and Calla Zelazny, Danielle Fedash, Michael and Connie Carlton, and Christopher and Deborah Carlton; and great-uncle of Ava and Julia Carlton.

He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore, and nephews, Nicholas Fedash and Matty Carlton.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1088 Ridge Road, Hinckley. Please meet at the church.

Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Vodrazka Funeral Home of Independence, 6505 Brecksville Road (state Route 21, south of Rockside Road), Independence.

Please make contributions in Ted’s name to Catch-A-Dream, which grants outdoor experiences to children with a life-threatening illness, P.O. Box 6280, Mississippi State University, MS 39762.