David Blessing ZELANIN

Born

11 May 1965 , Derby, Connecticut, USA

Died

14 August 2024 , Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Parents of David Blessing ZELANIN

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Walter Alexander ZELANIN

Mother

Lillian BLESSING

Grandparents of David Blessing ZELANIN

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Alexander Anthony ZELANIN Dorothy KRANYAK

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Albert A BLESSING Helena Louise FRATSCHER

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Birth — 1965
11 May 1965
Derby, Connecticut, USA

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1993 - William J. Clinton becomes President of the United States

2001 - George W. Bush becomes President of the United States

2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.

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Name: David B Zelanin
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Residence Date: 15 Oct 2005-19 Jun 2008
Residence Place: Ansonia, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: 11 May 1965
Phone Number: 732-5388
Phone Number Recorded Date: 19 Jun 2008
Address: 80 Myrtle Ave
Address Continued: Ansonia, Connecticut 06401
Address Date: 15 Oct 2005-19 Jun 2008
2nd Address: 80 Myrtle Ave # 1
2nd Address Continued: Ansonia, Connecticut 06401
2nd Address Date: 03 Nov 2004-01 Oct 2007
3rd Address: 80 Myrtle Ave # 2
3rd Address Continued: Ansonia, Connecticut 06401
3rd Address Date: 01 Jul 1993-15 Oct 2005
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Possible Relatives: Lillian B Zelanin, Paul A Zelanin, Russell A Zelanin, Waiter A Zelanin, Walter A Zelanin Jr, Walter A Zelanin

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2009 - Barack Obama becomes President of the United States

2017 - Donald J. Trump becomes President of the United States

January 20, 2020 - CDC reports the first laboratory-confirmed case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the U.S. from samples taken on January 18 in Washington state and on the same day activates its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to respond to the emerging outbreak. (cdc.gov)

2021 - Joseph R. Biden becomes President of the United States

'In June 2022..., the U.S. Supreme Court... overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling there is no federal constitutional right to abortion. The ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abandoned nearly 50 years of precedent and marked the first time in history that the Supreme Court has taken away a fundamental right.' (reproductiverights.org)

Ex-President Donald J. Trump took credit for this, stating: 'I was proudly the person responsible for the ending of … Roe v. Wade.' (truthsocial video post 112235238031827342 dated April 8, 2024)

Obituary

David Blessing Zelanin, age 59 of Ansonia, died peacefully on August 14, 2024 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Derby on May 11, 1965, he was the son of the late Walter A. Zelanin, Sr. and Lillian Blessing Zelanin. Mr. Zelanin was raised in Ansonia and was a 1984 graduate of Ansonia High School where he enjoyed machine shop and automotive shop offered at the Pine High School facility. He was a volunteer firefighter and member of the Webster Hose H&L Co.3 of Ansonia and the Hotchkiss Hose Co.1 of Derby. Mr. Zelanin was employed as a beverage driver for the Ansonia Bottling Works and the Castle Beverage Company of Ansonia, prior to owning and operating Dave’s Tree Service and Scrap Metal, for 20 years, until the time of his illness. A lifelong Ansonia resident, he was an avid NY Giants and Boston Celtics fan. David was often found at the Ansonia Duchess or the Italian Pavilion restaurants where his affable and jovial personality endeared him to many. A gentle soul

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