Joseph Hricenak Obituary

Joseph M. Hricenak, 87, of Clarks Summit, died Sunday evening at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. His wife, the former Betty Marcy, preceded him in death.

Born on Sept. 7, 1925, in Clarks Summit, he was the son of Steve and Mary Hrebin Hricenak. He was a retired union mason with Local 130, having worked for W.D. Iacono & Co.

Joe was a very popular resident at Allied Services, Scranton.

Surviving are a brother, Steve Hricenak, Old Forge; several nephews and nieces, including Barbara Barletta and husband, Malcolm, with whom he resided.

He was also preceded in death by six brothers, John, Steve, Michael, Andrew, William and George; and five sisters, Ann Hricenak, Mary Hunisch, Sophie O'Neal, Helen Legezdh and Margaret Hudzinski.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Paul F. Leonard Funeral Home, 575 N. Main St., Pittston. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family.

Friends may call from 6 until the time of the service.

Published by Scranton Times on Jan. 15, 2013.
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His Royal Majesty Mr President,
You will be deeply missed here. Your shining blue eyes and delightful laugh were a gift every day.
<3 Kate

Kate

January 18, 2013

UNCLE JOE YOU WILL BE MISS VERY MUCH .SHARON

January 16, 2013

Even if the miles kept us apart. You were always in my heart and prayer. You will be missed very much. I will always be your Little Rosie your Goddaughter. I love you.

Sophie Kuzynski

January 16, 2013

You were one of a kind uncle, gentle, kind, a blue eyed angel. You will be missed. We have a lot of great memories with you on the farm. They will always be cherished. Love and miss you. Tell aunt Betty hello for me. Luv Mary-Jo

January 15, 2013

RIP Joe im going to miss you so much at allied!! you were always such a cheerful guy and such a sweet heart<3

tricia smith

January 15, 2013

we will miss you uncle joe love Margaret and Robert

January 15, 2013

Uncle Joe, I will always love you and smile. I know now you are probably getting ready to celebrate Aunt Bettys birthday with her.You were a treasure for all of us that had the pleasure of having you in our life.My blue-eyed devil, you are now my Blue-Eyed Angel and will be missed but never forgotten. I love you

Kelly Mawson

January 15, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Julie &Ray Masher

January 15, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle Joe, We will miss you and always love you. Give Aunt Betty a kiss for me and tell her Happy Birthday as you celebrate her Birthday with her in Heaven.

Betsy Armitage

January 15, 2013

Love You, Uncle Joe

Joey Armitage

January 15, 2013

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