Wesley L. Zapotochna, 72, died peacefully on May 22, 2026. 

Born and raised in Roselle Park to the late John and Madeline Zapotochna, nee Pfarrer, Wesley went on to become a mechanic. He had a skill set that carried him into retirement and had the ability to work for himself. He and his brother Bill shared in their craft and spent a lifetime talking shop. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister, Barbara Zapotochna Ferris. 

He is survived by his brother and sister in law, William Zapotochna and Kathleen Keefe.