FORMER PNA COMMISSIONER AND
DIRECTOR ERNEST V. ZARNOWSKI
 PASSES AWAY

Toms River, New Jersey - Former PNA Commissioner and Director Ernest V. Zarnowski passed away on January 22, 2011 at his home in Berkley Township in New Jersey. He was 81 years of age.

Ernest has been a member of the Polish National Alliance since 1938. He was a retired Detective for the Kearny Police Department and was a U.S. Marine Corp. Korean War Veteran, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Zarnowski has been active as an a parishioner and lector of the St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church in Berkley Township.

Ernest became active with the PNA, serving as the Financial Secretary of Lodge 2901 from 1970 and became President of Council 48 in 1974 until his passing. He attended numerous PNA National Conventions partaking as a delegate of the Council and became the Commissioner of District V for two consecutive terms in 1983. At the 1991 National Convention, Ernest was honored to become a National Director of Region "B" for two consecutive terms.

Besides the PNA, he was a member of the Retired Police and Fireman Local 8, the American Legion Post 129, President of the Silver Ridge Park Men's Club and served on the Silver Rigde Park Homeowners Association.

Predeceased by his loving wife Vivian Zarnowski in 1990, and two brothers, Roy and Edward Zarnowski. He is the father of David (Linda) Zarnowski of East Brunswick, New Jersey and companion to Betty Okeson.

Story by:
Robert M. Jadach
(with additions from obituary from Ryan Funeral Home)