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Eugene Kashuba Obituary

Eugene B. Kashuba Sr. of Scranton died Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center following on illness. His wife, the former Dolores Barbini, died Aug. 18, 2011.

Born in Dickson City, son of the late Bernard and Katie Demboski Kashuba, he was educated in Scranton schools and attended the University of Scranton. Before retirement, he was employed for more than 30 years by P.A. Hutchison Co. in the bindery department. He was a member of St. Peter's Cathedral.

He was an avid outdoorsman, who especially enjoyed fishing and bowling, liked to tend his garden and took great pleasure in instructing his sons in softball. He was also an accomplished musician. He loved to play the saxophone, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his entire family, most of all his grandchildren, and spending Friday nights with his grandson, Mark.

His family would like to say thank you to the entire staff at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Step Down Unit, fifth floor, for the wonderful care they provided.

Surviving are three daughters, Deborah Hunt and husband, Robert, Moscow; Cheryl Reich and husband, Angelo, Moscow; and Joyce Filipkoski and husband, Raymond; four sons, Eugene Jr. and wife, Elaine, Moscow; Joseph and wife, Jacqueline, Scranton; Gerald and wife, Nancy, Dickson City; and Mark and wife, Lori, Scranton; grandchildren, Dr. Eric Hunt and wife, Amanda; Kristen Keglovits and husband, Brandon; Lauryn and Ryan Filipkoski, Eugene III, Justin, Gabrielle, Joseph Jr., Megan, Abigail, Adam, Olivia, Seth, Mark Jr., Mia, Aly and Luke Kashuba; six great-grandchildren, Makayla, Madison, Makenzie, Natalie, Caroline and Parker; a sister, Ann Zaleski, Scranton; a brother, Vincent, Reeders; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Pearl Novitski, Betty Piasecki, Eleanor Novitski and Florence Earheart.

The funeral will be Tuesday from the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. All attending the funeral are asked to proceed directly to church. Interment, Italian-American Cemetery, Minooka section of Scranton.

Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 425 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503.

Visit the funeral home website for information or to send an online condolence.

Published by Scranton Times on Jan. 25, 2015.
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To the family of EUGENE KASHUBA, With my deepest sympathy in the loss of your family member. May he R.I.P.

JOAN GENTILE

February 1, 2015

I didn't Eugene, but he was still family. Our condolences to all the Kashuba family.

Terri Cardoni-Derrick

January 28, 2015

Joe and family, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Carl Russin Jr.

January 27, 2015

GREAT MAN AND GREAT FAMILY. I REMEMBER ALL OF YOU GROWING UP TOGETHER IN DICKSON CITY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

JOSEPH SAKULICH

January 27, 2015

Kashuba Family,
Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lou and Kelly Strazzeri

January 26, 2015

Very sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories forever remain in your heart and keep you close to your dad.

Jack & Becky Munley

January 26, 2015

Heartfelt sympathy to all of the family.
What a great hearted man and will always remember that smile. Prayers

Catherine Kearney

January 26, 2015

Dear Eugene Kashuba Family Members:
Word of Gene's death today broke open a dam of memories. His departure evokes for me flashbacks of bygone days of great happiness and fond fellowship. I was Bobby the bass player, who thanks to Gene Kashuba, was inducted into the Four Counts Band in 1958. It was the opportunity of a lifetime. We had great gigs: Beezer's, Billy's Steak House, hundreds of weddings; millions of laughs. He was an extraordinary tenor sax man. When he got into it, when he found his grove, as he always did, the place would swing like crazy and we could have played all night. I remember him as the kindest, sweetest, most sincere man I ever met. He would give you the shirt off his back, his last dollar or his last beer. I spent a thousand happy hours in the Clearview St. kitchen with Gene, Dolores and his great kids. I still remember him now with at least three kids on his lap, the rest on his shoulders or rolling on the floor and Dolores laughing at everyone. These are good memories for an old man to have! My sincere condolences to the family. I'll miss you and your smile Geno!
Rest in peace.
Bob Costello
1404 Delaware St.
Dunmore, PA 18509

January 25, 2015

To the family of Mr Kashuba, I am sorry for your loss i did not know him but May Our Savior Grant Him Everlasting Peace. I may have worked with your son Gene @ ICS .

Pastor David Gifford

January 25, 2015

Dear Joyce & Family,
May you find peace and comfort in your cherished memories.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
All my love and deepest sympathy.

Lisa

January 25, 2015

Dear Joe, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He seemed like a wonderful guy. Please know that you are in our prayers. God Bless..Mike and Terri Gabriel

Terri Gabriel

January 25, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathies to the entire Kashuba family.

Lorrie Deck

January 25, 2015

So, sorry for your Loss. Eugene was a fantastic person. I enjoyed working with him at the Pa Hutchison company for many years. I also enjoyed Listening to him talk about his saxophone playing... and Loved watching him and his wife jitterbug at the Christmas party. He really enjoyed his family. God bless you all, God bless him.

s topa

January 25, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Linda Baranowski-Clay

Linda Baranowski-Clay

January 25, 2015

A KIND AND GENTLE SOUL WILL BE MISSED.

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