Roy Zawislak

Roy S. Zawislak, Jr., 60, of Norton, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 5, 1965 in Providence, RI he was the son of the late Roy S. Zawislak and Carolyn Ruth (Stafford) Homen.

Roy was a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School in Rhode Island and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany as a medic from 1983 to 1991. He was employed as a manager for the Chateau Restaurant in Norton, MA.

He was a fan of the WWE, the New England Patriots, Batman comics, collecting action figures, movies. Roy enjoyed listening to Felger & Maz on Sports radio and playing catch with Brady. He especially loved the walks he took with Hope and Brady.

He is survived by his daughter, Hope Elizabeth Zawislak of Norton; a son, Brady Stafford Zawislak also of Norton; his former mother in law, Michele Preite of Norton; his former wife and best friend, Jennifer Kate (Walsh) Martin also of Norton; a sister, Joyce Benjamin of Johnston, RI; a nephew, Steven Footman and a niece, Amanda Caetano both of Rhode Island.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kenneth Bishop at Dana Farber in Attleboro and the HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence, RI.

A celebration of his life will be held on a day and time to be announced.

Donations can be made to Jennifer Martin c/o Brady & Hope Zawislak Rockland Federal Credit Union 76 Copeland Drive Mansfield, MA 02048

We encourage those who knew Roy to share their memories on his memorial page, as a tribute to his life. Please visit www.duffy-poule.com