Rev. Leonard John Zamborsky

REV. LEONARD JOHN ZAMBORSKY, aged 65 years, former Pastor of St. Louis Parish, passed away June 11, 2015, beloved son of the late George B. and Angela (nee Davis), devoted brother of George B. II (deceased) and Laura, Maryann and Edward Killeen, Joseph Wolanin, Rev. William, Steven, Jan Dooley (deceased), Barbara and Michael Hathaway, Angela and Wayne French, and Kathleen and Steven Byko, dear friend to Beth Greisl, cherished uncle and great-uncle, treasured friend to many. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Fr. Lenny suggested to Sisters of Notre Dame – Chardon Province, 13000 Auburn Rd., Chardon, OH 44024.

Leonard John Zamborsky was born on 9 June 1950. His parents were the late George and M. Angela (Davis). He was educated at St. Charles Borromeo (Parma), Padua High School (Parma), Borromeo High School (Wickliffe), Borromeo Seminary (Wickliffe), Ursuline College (Pepper Pike), John Carroll University (University Heights), and St. Mary Seminary (Wickliffe). On 12 June 1976 in the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Bishop Michael J. Murphy ordained him to the priesthood for the service of the Diocese of Cleveland.

Fr. Zamborsky’s first assignment was as Parochial Vicar of St. Margaret Mary, South Euclid. On 5 December 1978 he was appointed Administrator pro tem of St. Margaret Mary, South Euclid. Fr. Zamborsky served as Master of Ceremonies for Bishop Anthony Pilla effective 7 January 1980. He served as Master of Ceremonies for Bishop A. Edward Pevec effective 30 September 1982. On 30 June 1983 he was appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Gabriel, Mentor. Fr. Zamborsky was transferred on 16 June 1988 to serve Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Wickliffe as Parochial Vicar. During his assignment he also served as Administrator pro tem from 7 April 1989 to 15 September 1989. On 12 August 1991 he was appointed Pastor of St. Louis, Cleveland Heights. He was appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Bartholomew, Middleburg Heights on 18 January 2010. On 26 October 2010 Fr. Zamborsky was granted a personal leave of absence.

The family will receive friends and clergy to pay tribute and celebrate the life of Fr. Lenny on Sunday, June 21, from 2-6 PM at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just East of Green Rd.). All are welcome to attend Vespers on Monday, June 22, at 3 PM at The Sisters of Notre Dame, 13000 Auburn Rd., with Visitation following until the Mass of Christian Burial at 6 PM. Private interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Rock Creek, OH.

Web cast of the Mass will be available at sndchardon.org (click on “OMNI Join Link”).