Phillip Murray Zelickman of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Livonia, age 82, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in the Prairie Cottages of Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born August 31, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Herbert Hyman and Jean Jenny (Efros) Zelickman.
Phil was a Master Plumber. He served in the US Air Force from 1962 to 1963. He was a life member of the American Legion and was also an active member of the Chelsea Senior Center
On May 14, 2003, Phil married Dr. Susan Wainstock in Toledo, Ohio, and she survives. He is also survived by his nephew, Rob Zelickman; and niece, Lisa Zelickman. Phil was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Sheldon Zelickman; his first wife, Bonnie Zelickman; and his son, Aaron Zelickman.
A private graveside service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at https://www.dav.org/ or Leader Dogs for the Blind at https://www.leaderdog.org/. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
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