Edward Joseph Suchoski Sr.

Edward Joseph Suchoski Sr., 84, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.

He was born July 4, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, to Felix and Hedwig Stabinski Suchoski.

Ed grew up in the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre and graduated from James M. Coughlin High School in 1951.

He was proficient in many trades in his early years but settled on his dream job as a firefighter for the Plains Twp. Fire Department, where he served with pride for 33 years.

Ed met the love of his life, Annabelle, and married her in 1954 in the former Sacred Heart Church in Plains Twp. They were happily married for 63 years and were an example to family and friends of what it meant to truly be in love with someone.

Ed was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Plains Twp. until it merged with Ss. Peter and Paul Church.

He loved life and spent his extra time as an avid fisherman, playing the steel guitar, watching the Phillies or simply taking a Sunday afternoon ride with his family. His annual motor home fishing trips to Canada, cross-country trips and many visits to Disney with family will always be cherished and remembered. But what was most admired of Ed was his love and dedication to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and "Squeaks" his buddy cat. Whether it was helping build his children's homes, lending a helping hand to care for grandchildren or taking in a family sporting event (and he never missed a family sporting event), you could always find Ed looking out for others. A caring, gentle, loving man, Ed will sorely be missed by all who were graciously touched by his life.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Hedwig Suchoski; his sister, Dorothy Burnetski; and aunt, Jen Stabinski.

Ed is survived by his spouse, Annabelle Dessoye, Plains Twp.; sons, Ed Jr. and wife, Susie, Bear Creek Twp.; J. Ken and wife, Mary, Bear Creek Twp.; Jeff and wife, Sue, Hatfield; and Mike Sr., Plains Twp.; and daughter, Molly Symons and husband, Walter J., Bear Creek Twp. Grandchildren include Matt, Sara, Mike Jr., Brad, Laura, Ryan, Kenneth, Kim, Brian and Stephanie. Great-grandchildren include Dylan, Mason, Gavin, Olivia and Grant, as well as Natalie and Sara's second child who are expected at the end of September. Also surviving are his sister, Rita Humko, Plains Twp.; and brother, John "Buddy" Suchoski, Wilkes-Barre.

The family wishes to thank the dedicated and compassionate staff from the ICU at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark St., Plains Twp.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Friday in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Twp. There will also be a visitation in the church from 11 a.m. until the start of the Mass service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Ss. Peter and Paul Food Pantry, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Twp., PA 18705.