Chester Sebastianelli

Chester Sebastianelli, 93, of Archbald, formerly of Jessup, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Annabelle Geroulo, and his second wife, Margaret McAndrew Zerechak.

Born in Jessup, he was the son of the late Mariano and Mary Palmieri Sebastianelli. He was a graduate of Jessup High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Scranton, and a master's degree in education from Marywood University. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European theater of operations. He was employed as a teacher at Wallenpaupack Schools for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Church, in Archbald, where he was a lector and a Eucharistic minister. He resided in Archbald the last 43 years after moving from Jessup. He was a member of Jessup American Legion Post 411, and Jessup VFWar Post 5544, and the Retired Army Veterans Association. He was with Patton's Third Army. His regiment was the first allied force to liberate a concentration camp in Germany. Chester was an annual speaker at Marywood University during its yearly remembrance of the Holocaust. He always said his only headache was during the Battle of the Bulge.

He could always be seen with his grandson, Christyan, by his side in his truck. Anyone in need, he was there.

A special thank you to his family at Elmcroft who made him so content in his final years.

He was a gentleman to his fingertips. Always with a smile. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by a daughter, Pat Telech and husband, Walter, Archbald; a stepson, Michael Zerechak, Archbald; grandchildren, Christyan and Alexandra Telech, Jeffrey and Jeremy Zere­chak; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Abigal; brothers, Robert Sebastianelli and wife, Linda, Chenango Bridge, N.Y.; and Joseph Sebastianelli and wife, Leanne, Berwyn, Pa.; nieces and nephews, Mary Kay Peregrim, Joyce Shively, Kristen Green and David Sebastianelli, Joseph, Justin, John and Julia Sebastianelli.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Sebastianelli; and sisters, Antoinette and Helen Sebastianelli and Clare Andrejko. Also an infant brother, Gerald, preceded him in death

The funeral will be Thursday with Mass at 9:30 at St. Thomas Church, Archbald. Interment, St. Francis Cemetery, Eynon. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements are under the care of Margotta Funeral Homes. Anyone attending the funeral is asked to go directly to church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

For online condolences, go to www.margottafuneralhomes.com.