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Town mourns Wellesley High Building Manager Tom Zinck

April 7, 2021 by Bob Brown 4 Comments

Those in Wellesley and beyond this week mourn the passing of Tom Zinck, a proud Wellesley High Class of ’72 graduate who served as the current school’s only building manager. The ubiquitous town employee, who worked more than 32 years for the town, died at the age of 67 after a short-term diagnosis of peritoneal cancer (see full obituary).

Mr. Zinck is survived by his wife, Diane, who is secretary to the principal at the school, and daughters Katherine and Elizabeth. The family resides in Holliston.

Wellesley High Principal Jamie Chisum informed the WHS community on Tuesday of Mr. Zinck’s passing. “I’m writing to you this evening to share sad news that impacted our school community today and that many of us will be grappling with in the foreseeable future… Not only is [Tom’s] position one that touches every corner of this building and every event that takes place within it, but he was simply one of the kindest, most hard working, and most thoughtful members of our community.  Diane is equally loved and equally integral to all that we do here. This news will challenge the high school for a long time to come.”

Wellesley Public Schools Supt. Dr. David Lussier wrote in his weekly bulletin that “I’ve always believed that great teachers can be found both inside and outside of the classroom.  Tom Zinck clearly belongs in this latter category.  For those of you who knew Tom, I think you would affirm the impact he had within our high school community.  Unfailingly kind, I’m not sure Tom ever used the word, ‘no.’ He just wasn’t wired that way.”

An online fundraiser has been launched to help the Zinck family with expenses.

Visiting hours for friends and family are 4-8pm on Friday, April 9 at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 477 Washington St., Wellesley. Private funeral at the Church of Saint Paul, Wellesley, Saturday, April 10. The funeral will be available to view at 10am via live stream at sjspwellesley.org by clicking on the St. Paul Live Stream link. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, immediately following funeral – 11am, 148 Brook St., Wellesley, all are welcome to attend burial.

We share our condolences with the family and friends.

Tom and Diane Zinck

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Comments

  1. Stephanie Hawkinson says

    April 7, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    Thank you for posting this. Tom and Di are truly beloved by all who know them.

    Reply
  2. maureen dargon chapman says

    April 8, 2021 at 6:19 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with Diane, the girls and all Tom’s loved ones. Tom had a smile for everyone. A true gentleman with a kind soul. May he Rest In Peace.

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  3. Michael Auclair says

    April 8, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    Rest in peace Tom. Glad you were in heaven and out of pain. Bless your entire family🙏😇🙏

    Reply
  4. Cynthia Kelly says

    April 12, 2021 at 9:06 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and her family. Tom rest in peace.

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