Daniel Martin Zelonis

Daniel Martin Zelonis passed away at home on December 13th of complications from his childhood case of polio. He was born on October 28, 1946, in Nashua, and lived most of his life as a resident of Hudson. He was the husband of Gayle (Renshaw) Zelonis and the son of Vincent and Mary (Wisneski) Zelonis, also of Hudson.

Dan was a brilliant student, graduating as Salutatorian from Alvirne High School in 1964. Voted Most Dependable, Most Studious, and Most Ambitious, he was active in Student Council and Advanced Math Club, receiving the Proficiency in Math Award. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Honors from Northeastern University in 1971 before joining the Peace Corps as a volunteer.

Dan’s career was as a Certified Public Accountant. He worked for several accounting firms in Boston and Lowell, as well as Smith, Batchelder, Smith, Rugg, and Darling in Hanover. He became a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 1974 and went on to establish his own firm – Daniel M. Zelonis – CPA, servicing private clients and several not-for-profit organizations for over 40 years. He served as interim Town Treasurer for Hudson in the 1970’s, as well as treasurer for many local organizations such as Gate City Corvette Club, Hudson Senior Center, Hudson Fish and Game Club, BALF (The United Lithuanian Relief Fund of America), LABAS (Lithuanian American Brothers and Sisters), and Lexington Place Condominium Association. Dan performed treasurer duties for Kiwanis of Hudson for most of his 45 year membership, and acted as manager of the Kiwanis Bingo Hall for 30 years.

Dan and Gayle loved to travel. They visited much of the United States (except sadly Boise and Alpena) and Canada, as well as London, Paris, Lithuania, New Zealand, and the Caribbean. He also enjoyed owning two Corvettes and participating in the Corvette Club’s social activities and trivia contests. Dan was extremely proud of his Lithuanian heritage, and felt blessed to have made other family members become interested in their shared heritage and to visit the ‘Homeland’.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Gayle. They were together for 34 years, 20 of which were in marriage. He is also survived by his many siblings – Robert (Joan) Zelonis, Charles (Linda) Zelonis, Mark (Sally) Zelonis, William (Susan) Zelonis, Marian (Jeff) Sargent, and Laurie (Robert) Crete. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. In addition, he is survived by stepsons Douglas (Wendy) Latulippe and Jonathan (Cheryl) Latulippe, as well as their children and grandchildren. All hold him in the deepest admiration for his full and courageous life.

There will be no services, save for a celebration of life at a future date. Gifts in his memory may be made to Rodgers Memorial Library of Hudson – to support Lithuanian programs, New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton – for their patient activities fund, and the March of Dimes.