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John Cwalinski Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late Jean Cwalinski, he was a member of St. Ann's Basilica and a graduate of West Scranton High School. An avid sports fan, he followed the West Scranton Invaders, West Scranton Jets, and Sloan Little League and Teener League. Before retirement, he owned John's Photo Studio and Northeast Photography.
He was a proud father and grandfather. He adored his children and grandchildren. He was their biggest fan in everything they did and was always there for them.
Surviving are a daughter Sharon Licata and husband, Lenny, Scranton; two sons, Brian Cwalinski and wife, Maria, Peckville; Frank Cwalinski and wife, Jennifer, Scranton; 12 grandchildren, Lenny III, Jonathan, Alexus, Gianna, Vincenzo, Brian Jr., Kelsey, Kyle, Zachary, Jayden, Frank Jr. and Abbey; a brother, Frank Cwalinski, New York; a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Cwalinski, Scranton.
The funeral will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann's St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Ann's Basilica. Interment, SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Taylor. Friends may call Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cwalinski
Gary DiBileo
August 22, 2009
Cwalinski Family, Deepest belated condolences go out to you on the loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. He will be missed. Unable to be there personally to express sympathy. God Bless, Gary DiBileo & Family
Tim Walsh
August 5, 2009
Brian, I'm sorry for your loss I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Tom & Sandy D
August 4, 2009
Sharon & Family,
Soo sorry, his charisma and character will be missed... God Bless
Tanya Killino (Skurka)
August 4, 2009
Brian & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a sweet man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
August 4, 2009
For the Cwalinski Family:
I grew up in the Patch with John Cwalinski in the 30's, 40's, and 50's.
I will always remember him as always
being there when there was a need
irregardless of the need.
Last seen John at a Patch reunion in
the early 2000.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Joe Foster Faszcza
[email protected]
Michael Kielar
August 4, 2009
To the family of John Cwalinski:
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you
at this time of your loss. I knew John as a member of WSHS class of 1956.
May God keep him in his loving care, and may he rest in peace.
judy schroeder
August 4, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 4, 2009
To the family of John Cwalinski:
The Class of 1956 of West Scranton High School, we extend our deepest sympathy to his family. You are in our prayers.
Anna Mae Townsend Hellard
Jerry & Betty Paparella
August 4, 2009
Brian, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry we're not there to offer our condolences in person.
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