Dr. Victor M Zalak

Dr. Victor “Mike” Zalak

Of Bethel Park; age 77; passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was raised on Long Island, NY, son of the late Victor F. and Kathleen Zalak; beloved husband of 47 years to Nuela (nee, Garozzo) Zalak; loving father of Michele Zalak and Nicole Zalak (Ian Scully-Szejko); cherished brother of Timothy Zalak (Patti Shields); also survived by cousins and nieces.  Vic held two master’s degrees and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He had an illustrious career in Military Defense and worked as a mechanical engineer for Bechtel Bettis Laboratory.  He was a lifelong academic who was known to read thermal dynamics textbooks and James Joyce’s novels for light reading.

Family and friends will be received Monday, April 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Paul Henney Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park.  Catholic Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday, April 7th, 10 AM at St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.

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