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John Wysocki Obituary
John was born in Nanticoke on Nov. 3, 1938, the son of Constantine and Genevieve Wysocki. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, John P. Wysocki Jr.
A graduate of St. Mary's High School, Class of 1956, and King's College, he received his medical degree in 1965 from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at District of Columbia General Hospital and residency in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He continued his studies for plastic surgery abroad in Scotland.
Dr. Wysocki was board certified in plastic surgery. He loved teaching and became a professor of anatomy at Boston University prior to opening his own plastic surgery center in Danvers, Mass. Upon retiring he accepted a position of associate professor at Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton from 2008 to 2010. Early in his medical career he served in the Navy as the physician aboard the submarine USS Daniel Webster.
His greatest passion in life was his family. He was an avid football fan and especially liked the New England Patriots, and his favorite baseball team was the Boston Red Sox. He loved the ocean and loved sailing. He captained "Mr. Jumpa" to victory in the Southern Champion Conference.
Surviving are his son, Mark Wysocki, daughter-in-law, Lisa, and their children, Aidan and Ryan; son, Matthew Wysocki; sisters, Marian Diggs, Connecticut; and Judith Voss, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his best friend, Ruth Roberts Johanssen, with whom he resided. She made his final years joyful and his final journey peaceful.
The family would like to thank the staff of Geisinger Wyoming Valley and especially the doctors and nurses of the ICU unit for the wonderful care given to Dr. Wysocki.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday from Maher-Collins Funeral Home, 360 N. Maple Ave., Kingston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Kingston. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Pringle. Friends may call from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.maher-collins.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Wysocki
Ruth Johanssen
November 26, 2019
We miss you John, May you Rest In Peace in the land of eternity. Ruth and family
Emma Cataldi
March 3, 2015
My sincerest condolences to John's family and dear friends. I had the pleasure of working with John for many years; He was always kind, gracious, non-judgemental and extremely intelligent.
Dr. John will be missed.
Maureen McLeod
December 10, 2014
John and I worked together at The Commonwealth Medical College during it's founding years. He was a wonderful colleague and friend. John was instrumental in the development of course materials for first year medical students. He loved teaching and mentoring and he was greatly appreciated by his students. My deepest sympathy to his family and dear friends.
Gerry Litwack
December 10, 2014
I was privileged to have hired John to the Basic Science Department at The Commonwealth Medical College. He was a great teacher and a wonderful man.
Carmella DeBiasi
December 10, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with John at the college. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. Please accept my deepest sympathies. God speed.
Cindy Bork
December 8, 2014
he was such a nice man he will be missed. We always enjoyed speaking with him while we we were at the house. deepest sympathy Cindy and Gloria
Mike Deveau
December 6, 2014
My thoughts are with your family in this time of sorrow. I only had the opportunity to meet John once, but he was kind, gracious and humorous and made me feel like family. Wishing peace for his family for the holiday season.
Carol Cormier
December 6, 2014
Mark - my condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace and may the good memories help to ease some of the sadness.
Bob Reinisch
December 6, 2014
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Mark Wysocki and all of the Wysocki family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for John's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Marian Diggs
December 4, 2014
My dearest brother. You were the first to hold me after I was born. Throughout my life you took care of me and now I know you are in heaven and will always watch over me. I will miss your sense of humor, our times on the ocean and holidays. You meant so much to all my children. They always looked up to you as a role model. I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers till we meet again. Love, Marian
Kathy Harrell
December 3, 2014
Mark, Lisa and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May be find eternal peace.
Kathy and Dennis Harrell
Nick Nichols
December 3, 2014
To the Wysocki Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on John's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. Boat Sailors put great trust in their 'Docs' and we are proud of men like John. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and John will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.
John Paul Wysocki, MD
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
December 3, 2014
RUTH,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,SO
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
MIKE COYNE
Ruth Johanssen
December 3, 2014
Forever in my heart, Rest in peace dear John. Sleep with the Angels. Your new journey is just beginning.
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