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John Brdaric Obituary
Born Aug. 4, 1953, in Kingston, he was a son of Helene Lazar Brdaric and the late John "Butch" Sr. He was the owner/operator of Brdaric Excavating Co., and the owner of Buck Mountain Quarry. He was president of the Bunker Hill Outlaws. His passion was driving snowmobiles, Harleys and RZRs.
He was preceded in death, in addition to his father, by his companion of 10 years, Lou Anne Evans.
Surviving are his children, Jamie and her husband, Bryan Fedor, and John and his wife, Carrie, both of Kingston Township; grandchildren, Colbie and Brooklyn Brdaric, and Ashlyn Wilson; his former wife, Nancy Brdaric; extended grand-family, Maddi Evans, Plains Township, and Brynlee O'Boyle, Luzerne; and his dog, Tyler.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, with the Rev. Michael Zipay officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kingston Township. Family and friends are to meet with the family 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Parish. John's family requests that friends go directly to the church Friday morning.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Brdaric
MARK EVANS sr
September 5, 2024
My only cousin on my mothers side will never be forgotton
Joe Hoyt and family
September 19, 2013
John,Jamie,and family:We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. R.I.P. John
Mike Banta
September 16, 2013
Jamie and John....we are very sorry to hear about your Dads passing. He was a great guy and a good friend to just about everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Mike and Holly Banta
(friends of Shaun and Steve Brdaric)
Leslie (Craze) Hughes
September 14, 2013
My sincere condolences to the whole Brdaric family.
mark Evans
September 13, 2013
Dear Aunt Helene, so sorry for the loss of Johnny, he will allways be remembered by myself and my family. I still miss Uncle Butch. God Bless you. Mark and Mary Jo Evans
Dave and Theresa Hettinger
September 13, 2013
Johnny and Carrie,
Words cannot express our feelings for you on your loss. Keep looking forward day by day and take comfort that your dad is in the arms of the Lord.
With love,
Dave and Theresa
Patrick Hozempa
September 13, 2013
John was a great person with a big heart and a smile that would light up a room. God bless you all.
Frank & Janet (Baloh) Mazur
September 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joseph Osolnick
September 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Preacher's daughter
September 13, 2013
I didn't know Big John all that well but I knew who he was & I knew a few of his employees. He was always kind to me, even if he didn't exactly remember me. But I'll never forget one night that he took time to talk to me for while- I was out alone & he was just so nice and we had a great conversation. I'll never forget that. That he took time for me- someone he didn't know but it meant the world to me.
September 12, 2013
Nancy, Jamie, John & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff Stilp & Family
Linda & Rick Burczyk
September 12, 2013
Nancy, John & Jaime,
We are truly saddened by your loss. God must have needed him for a bigger project. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family. Please accept our condolences.
Daryl & Lisa
September 12, 2013
Big John ~ It was our pleasure to know you and to share so many laughs, fun times and good memories with you. Our deepest condolences to John's family, extended family, crew and friends. He will surely be missed and always remembered by those who were fortunate to know this generous and always smiling man. Rest In Peace dear friend.
Edward and Joyce MASHER
September 12, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of this loss. May your memories help get you through.
A Shavertown Family
September 12, 2013
More than a week ago my son and I were driving down River Street. As we neared the site where the Sterling was I noticed how immaculate the empty lot was. In bringing that to my sons attention, I told him that that's the kind of company I would want to work for me if I needed work done. I also added that only excellent people do that level of excellent work. Now that I realize it was Mr. Brdaric Jr. and his crew, the family can be proud in knowing that people noticed his work and he must have been an excellent human being. Our deepest condolences to his entire family and may he rest in eternal peace.
September 12, 2013
Dear Nancy & Family,
The special qualities
That made John who he was
Will keep him
In your heart forever.
Elaine Bellanca
Formerly of Ed Wideman's Office
Lee Wagner
September 12, 2013
So sorry to hear about John-- what an amazing man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Wagner Family
Mary Ann and Barbara Bayo
September 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with John's family and crew. RIP Big John
September 12, 2013
Dear Aunt Helene and all of Johbny's family.... our deepest sympathy and prayers for each of you as God takes you thru this difficult journey. May His peace be overwhelming and carry you as you remember the beautiful like of Johnny.... as for me, Sandy Jones Graefe, I am forever grateful for all the many wonderful picnics we had as kids growing up at the Brdaric's including the Hann's and all involved. They were some of my most precious memories. I have lost contact with you all but thru my mom and dad (dave and carol) have been kept up to date. Thank you for your lives and I thank God for Johnny's life and for all he did for others... he was truly a servant. love and prayers....Sandy (Jones) and Bill Graefe Selinsgrove PA
Joanne Gavlick
September 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
jen
September 12, 2013
what an amazing man that left us way to early...you are going to missed more than you can ever imagine by the very many friends you have made over the years! Most importantly your family and co-workers my deepest sympathies and sure the people you stood by will help them through there time of sorrow as it is uplifting sharing all your positive stories with new friends we now made through this horrible time. Just thinking of your smile takes away the tears and makes me smile back ..rest easy friend xo
Monica Chickanovich
September 12, 2013
Nancy, So sorry to hear about John. Extend my condolences to your children and the family. So tragic.
art warrick
September 12, 2013
new john and his father both you have my sympathy a great family and contractor
Dwayne McDavitt
September 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayer to the Brdaric family.
Dwayne McDavitt
September 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers to the Brdaric family. Rest in peace John.
Tarreto Family
September 12, 2013
Jamie, John 3RD, Helene & Nancy, are deepest sympathy for this tragic loss. Your in our thought and prayers and this time. John was a man with a big heart and was so caring to so many people. You will always be remembered. Rest in peace John.
September 12, 2013
Your family is in my prayers
-Emily Mathers Kimsey
Novicki family & Children
September 12, 2013
Helene, Jamie, Johnny, Nancy
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all
James Crossmon
September 12, 2013
A true character in the best sense of the word. JB3, Jaime, and family, my sincerest condolences.
Mary Ann Yanchuk
September 12, 2013
Didn't know John or his family, but was so sorry to hear of this horrible accident. I want to extend my sincere sympathy to his family & especially his children on the great loss of what so many say was this wonderful man. I lost my dad way too early and know how hard this will be for both of you. Remember and treasure all those great and wonderful memories with your dad, it may not seem it know, but they will help you in your most difficult times ahead. He will ALWAYS be with you and WATCHING over you. I will keep him and your entire family in my prayers.
September 11, 2013
Nancy, John, and Jamie you are in our prayers. Please find comfort in knowing that I consider JB as one of the kindest men I have had the privilege to call a friend. I will forever remember our trips to Big Moose together. Rest in peace my friend.
Joe Kalinosky
September 11, 2013
Dear Helene and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your tragic, tragic loss, All of you and John are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Irene Calaide Wisnieski
Joan Savakinas
September 11, 2013
My thoughts and prays go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. It was wonderful to know John. He will be sadly missed. From the Savakinas Family
Glen Barber
September 11, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lisa Brozoski
September 11, 2013
In the wind there's an eagle soaring high through the air.
He looks down at his loved ones and sees grief and despair.
They may not be bleeding but the wound, it is deep.
They sit and they cry and they mourn and they weep.
He is watching you now, He is feeling and seeing.
His love did not leave, just his body, his being.
The miles, they seperate; The words can't be spoken.
But From Heaven to Earth the bond is unbroken.
The seasons will change and the sun will shine upon
A moment in time when you look ahead to the dawn.
And on a rainbow he sits, majestic and regal.
Watching over you now...your angel, your eagle.
Laura and Rob Prymak
September 11, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers always. We send our love and our heart breaks for you. The Prymak family
ed and joyce masher
September 11, 2013
Jamie and family so sorry for your loss
Melissa and John Handley, and Family
September 11, 2013
Helene, Nancie, John and Jamie - I cannot find the right words to tell you how utterly and deeply saddened we are by this tragedy. We have many wonderful memories of JB, and we are honored to have known him. My husband especially was always happy to see him, enjoyed recalling funny stories to tell about growing up around him, and is proud to have called him a friend. We are so very, very sorry. Much love to all of you in this difficult time.
David Hines
September 11, 2013
Had the opportunity to work with John on many municipal demolition projects over the last 20 years during my time with Kingston, Edwardsville and Pittston City governments. His work was excellent, well-priced, and you could count on him as both a contractor and a friend. He was always ready to help. Was very sad to see what happened, but he died doing work he loved.
September 11, 2013
our thoughts and prayers are with the family.so sorry to hear the news. The Dentes
The Rutkoski Family
September 11, 2013
We were all so sad and shocked to hear this news. May your family find comfort in the days ahead. You will be in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Markoch Family
September 11, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories of John bring you peace and comfort.
Bethann Geiser
September 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayer are with you all. We now have a new angel to pray to... John did so much while on earth, I'm certain that will continue as he is with God!
Mary Jo and Vince Reese
September 11, 2013
You knew you were going to be greeted with a hug and a kiss whenever you were in his company. A man with a heart that was ten times the size of his body. Our thoughts and prayers for strength go out to his family and countless friends that he treated like family. John will forever live in the hearts of the people that were privileged to have known him.
September 11, 2013
Jack onufer friend of michael shema
Saddened by this tragedy
Noelle Stefanoski
September 11, 2013
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the entire Brdaric family. May all of your wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Karen Fetterolf
September 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Brdaric family. I met John years ago through WVMC. I had attended many of his summer parties at the quarry and his Christmas parties every year for several years. He is hands down the most genuine, kindest man I ever had the pleasure to know. Always took care of the people he cared about in his life. His friends, his family, his employees....always smiling... I know he will be missed by the entire community. He was a hard worker with a big heart. It was a pleasure and a privilege to have known him. Rest in peace John..
Nancy Capp and family
September 11, 2013
We were so sorry to here about the loss of John.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.God bless you.
ROSE WATESKI FAMILY AND FRIENDS
September 11, 2013
JOHN WAS NOT ONLY A FRIEND TO US HE WAS PART OF OUR FAMILY AND WILL ALWAYS STAY IN OUR HEARTS. MANY MEMORIES OF THE TIMES SPENT SNOWMOBILING, QUADING, MOTORCYCLES ETC. CAN NEVER BE REPLACED AND NOW HE WILL BE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US.LIFE WILL BE DIFFERENT WITH OUT HIM BUT WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM.
Brian Thorek,jr
September 11, 2013
When I ever dealt with john he was fair and funny he was a good man .My prayers go out to the brdaric family.
September 11, 2013
Dear Aunt Helene' and family,
Words cannot express the shock and sorrow I am feeling. My prayers are with you. God be with you all!
Donna Marie Lazar Kapral
Terri Handley
September 11, 2013
Nancy, John, and Jamie. I'm so sorry for your loss. I still can't believe this happened. We had so much fun growing with jb. I will never forget those times with him. I wish I could come home. Sending lots of love and hugs from Montana!
Katie
September 11, 2013
John tore a house down on our property when I was 16 and all I was worried about was the house he was tearing down was going to fall into our house and ruin my room, instead of pushing me aside and telling me to leave him alone, he listened to me and continued to reassure me and promise me that he would let nothing happen, despite my nagging. No one else would have done that and I will always remember his kindness. He was one of the nicest men I have ever met. I will miss our conversations we used to have while I worked at price chopper. Rest in peace, Mr. Brdaric. You and your family will be in my prayers.
September 11, 2013
Nancy, So sorry to hear about John. Extend my condolences to your children and the family. Such a tragic loss for all.
Patricia (Harvey) Harrison
September 11, 2013
The whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. John was a great guy. I will always remember how he helped my family in time of need when my brother Richard (Dickie)Harvey was ill and had pasted on. Words are hard to find, but the memories will last a lifetime.
joe solano
September 11, 2013
John, we always had a good relationship and you will be sorely missed, and my condolences to Nancy and the kids, I will miss you
Rudy Harchar
September 11, 2013
Friends with John in my younger years, during the "airplane puller" and "mailster" days, the "black 52(?) chevy" and the "hough" loader. Will miss you my friend !!! Condolences to the family. Enjoy heaven, John.
Shawn Pulver
September 11, 2013
My thoughts & prayers go out to the Brdaric family. My Dad always enjoyed working for John on his demo jobs. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Michael & Nancy Mondy
September 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the ENTIRE Brdaric family for the sudden tragic loss of such a GOOD MAN. John was a very honest, generous, and helping person. He will be missed, but not forgotten ever. John was truly a Man's Man, and there are not many of them left at this time. RIP my friend, and may God bless and keep his family in his arms at this time. Sincerely,
Charlene Wigle
September 11, 2013
My deepest sympathy. He was a very generous kind man.
Christopher Concert
September 11, 2013
He will be Missed, My prayers and Thoughts out to all his family and friends.
Claudette (Hooper) Bartorillo
September 11, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Brdaric family!! Grew up with John in the neighborhood! Good man, very hard worker like his dad was!! God Bless!!
Donna Paraschak Lombardo
September 11, 2013
I had the pleasure of being your neighbor on the hill for many years. You always had such a kind personality. I just wanted to tell your Mom, Nancy and your children how sorry I am for there loss. God Bless you all.
Savoy's Pizza
September 11, 2013
Bruce and I had the honor of John being a customer and a friend. He was a great man, always smiling and joking, you will surely be missed and kept in the hearts of many. God Bless your family,friends and employees, who have suffered this loss, GOD SPEED John R.I.P
September 11, 2013
RIP
Vicki
September 11, 2013
RIP John. My thoughts and prayers to all of the Brdaric family.
Patrick and Dawn Perugino
September 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Brdaric family. May the good memories bring you peace.
September 11, 2013
He will be truly missed by the entire community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brdaric family. Winfield Peters and family. Nanticoke, PA
Joe and Dee Solano
September 11, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe and I are away and we cannot attend the service. Please be aware that our prayers and thoughts are with you all. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. The office can reach us.
Love
Joe and Dee Solano
Trish Kristan & Tate Ricker
September 11, 2013
I know you left this world doing what you loved, you lived every day to the fullest and generous in heart. Thank you for being a huge part of my life and such a wonderful father.
Peace n love Daddy B.
Mark Yeninas
September 11, 2013
Met John a few times. Great guy. I'm sure he'll be missed by many.
Maryanne & Bill(Stogie) Stogoski
September 11, 2013
God must of had a big job and needed a good man! We are so sorry to hear of Papa B's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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