They raised six living children - Israel (Butch), Joe, Abe, Hannah, Willie and Belle.
[2] His father Morris Zelikovitz, aged 19 and born in Russia, arrived in the United States aboard the SS Pennsylvania on July 13, 1905 [3] He later arrived in Ottawa during the first decade of the 20th century (between not listed in the 1901 census and 1912 Ottawa wedding).
[4] His mother Sarah, who was born in Russia, was the only child of Samuel Cohen and his wife Fannie.
[7] Joe Zelikovitz attended York Street School, and later was as an outstanding athlete at Lisgar Collegiate Institute.
[13] According to many, the highlight of his Ottawa Rough Riders football career came in a game against the Hamilton Tigers on October 15, 1938 when he set the Big Four record with seven interceptions.
[19] Zelikovitz became active in the Beth Shalom Congregation and served as parnas before illness prevented him from attending services.
[23] He was in the first induction of the Lisgar Collegiate Institute Athletic Wall of Fame, as part of the 160th Anniversary celebrations.