Frank Paul Zawislak

Frank P. Zawislak, 79 of Puyallup, was reunited with the love of his life in heaven on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his children and his dear sister ‘Sarge’. Frank was born in Tacoma on September 25, 1944, to his Polish-American parents, Marion and Genevieve (Lewandoski) Zawislak. ‘Frankie Z’ was one of six children and is survived by his younger sister, Genie Bartolac. He graduated from (and played basketball for) Bellarmine Preparatory High School in 1962. He was married in 1964 to his beloved Eileen (Holme) Zawislak who preceded him in death, and he always remained lovingly devoted to her.

After high school Frank attended Wenatchee Valley College and then joined the United States Army National Guard. Frank later worked in a carpentry cabinet shop and then became a Tacoma Police Department Officer and Detective. After a severe injury and medical discharge, he retrained himself and continued on as a successful commercial real estate broker at PacWest Brokers in Puyallup until he retired at the age of 75.

Frank and Eileen had two children, Tim (Lisa Cebula) and Lisa (Chris Manners), who they enjoyed spending time with. Their most favorite thing was being with their grandchildren Amber, Ryan, Joseph, Breanna, and Cameron. Recently, they’ve also been blessed with four great-grandchildren: Noah, Isabella, Luke and Preslee. Additionally, Frank loved to golf, dirt bike, camp, fish, attend sporting events and concerts, and was also an avid ‘hot rodder’ for several decades.

A funeral mass service for Frank P. Zawislak will be held at All Saints Catholic Church in Puyallup, WA on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 11am (and Rosary at 10:30am). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans of America. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Gaffney Funeral Home, Tacoma, WA.