Attorney Edward J. Zamborsky died peacefully at home on Oct. 16, 2017.

He was the beloved husband of Marykay (Barnes) Zamborsky with whom he shared over 51 years.

Born June 21, 1941, in Allentown, he was a son of the late Dr. Edward and Helen (Gresko) Zamborsky.

He attended Allentown High School, graduated from Moravian Academy in 1959, Lehigh University in 1963, where he was a member of Sigma Chi, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, and Villanova Law School in 1966, with a Juris Doctorate degree.

During the Vietnam War, he served as a military police officer and CID investigator at Fort Eustis, Va.

He received noteworthy commendations for his work from the Office of the Provost Marshal and the FBI.

Soon after his honorable discharge, he returned to Allentown and opened his own law practice.

The complexion of his practice evolved from a general practice to one primarily focused on all aspects of matrimonial law.

He was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Supreme Court; Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court; and Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

During his career, he was an assistant district attorney, assistant solicitor for Lehigh County, solicitor for the FOP and for the Lehigh County Medical Society, former president of the Family Law Section and board director of the Lehigh County Bar Association, former council member of the Family Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar, and a greatly admired adjunct professor in real estate and family law for the paralegal programs at Penn State, Allentown, and Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville.

While practicing law, he always infused his unique brand of humor and wit into the most challenging issues.

He was a frequent lecturer and continued to moderate several continuing legal education courses.

He was a mentor to many within the legal profession.

A master planner, he enjoyed the production of captivating, fascinating and unusual family vacations.

His itinerary always including fun for adults, fun for the children sprinkled with just the right amount of education.

Ever the Renaissance man, he enjoyed racing sports cars, scuba diving, fine wine, art collecting, genealogy, and American as well as European history.

An avid motorcyclist for many years, he traveled throughout the United States, including several solo cross country trips, Canada, and Europe.

Often, his beloved wife would accompany him to keep him out of trouble.

He enjoyed designing eclectic parties including road rallies through the Lehigh Valley, sailboat races on Chesapeake, motorhome trips, Penn State football weekends and numerous impromptu gatherings to the delight of friends and family.

In the later years, he (Pop-Pop) has continued delighting his very beloved grandchildren with stories, games and activities.

Leaving behind a wealth of friends, associates and family, they shall carry on in his best traditions - working hard, playing hard and enjoying life to the fullest.

He is dearly missed and greatly loved by his wife, son Stephen and wife Marcella, children John and Alexander Zamborsky; daughter Kathryn and husband John Haggerty, children Brady, Callie, Riley, Conner; sister Barbara Stone (Ronald); brothers Donald (Kathy) and Joseph (Lisa); and numerous nephews, nieces and their families.

He was predeceased by his brother John.

A memorial service in the sanctuary of The First Presbyterian Church, 3231 W. Tilghman St., Allentown will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 27.

Private burial service is at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in hismemory may be made to the American Liver Foundation Mid Atlantic Division, 1528 Walnut St., Suite 2020, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or to a charity of one’s choice, specifying in memory of Edward J. Zamborsky.

Arrangements made by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.