Alexander John Dubeck, 74, of Dupont, died Tuesday evening in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Twp.
He was born in Dupont, son of the late Alexander and Sophie Jean Mihalka Dubeck, was a graduate of the West Pittson High School, Class of 1965, and he attended Wilkes College.
He was a member of the Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church, Dupont, the Fraternal Order of DeMolay and a lifelong supporter of the Masonic Order. He was Worshipful Master of his lodge four times.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was a department manager at the Avoca Acme; manager of Parish Optical, Wilkes-Barre and the Dupont Borough Secretary for many years. He was also a group manager for a Scranton collection agency.
Surviving are a brother Joseph F. and wife Suzanne, Clarksville, Tenn.; nephew Joseph; nieces Jamie Lynn and Nicole; great-niece, Marianna and great-nephews, Jaden and Alex.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Mother of Sorrows Church, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, to be celebrated by the Very Rev. Zbigniew Dawid. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Dan Santoro
June 27, 2022
I am very sorry to learn of Al's passing. He looked in on my family friend Violet in Dupont for many years and always was a fine, helpful gentleman. RIP
Kim (Strucke) Orkwis
February 8, 2022
I just recently heard this heartbreaking news. John was a great neighbor to my grandparents Ed and Margie Strucke before they passed on. May he rest in peace and continue to be that great neighbor inside the pearly gates.
Keith Samsell
January 21, 2022
Our deepest sympathies at this difficult time and our thanks to Alex for his kindness over the years.
The Samsell Family: Windsor Locks, CT
Fred Pierantoni III
January 11, 2022
Our deepest sympathy.
Michalki , Poreba Family from Slopnice Poland
January 11, 2022
Every day 7 perpetual masses are offered for the intention of the deceased Alek.
Auer deepest condolences.
Francis C. Mecadon
January 11, 2022
My most heart felt condolence for this loss. He was a great friend. I will miss him dearly.
Chris and Mary Myers
January 10, 2022
Joe...so sorry to hear about Al...he was a lot of fun whenever he came to visit you! Prayers for his soul, and our love to all of you
Kathy Cortazar
January 9, 2022
To my audit buddy 20 years we worked hand in hand and enjoys coffee and doughnuts with Joe Ross now you two can audit in heaven together will miss you and your stories rest in peace my friend
Theresa Cronauer
January 9, 2022
Please except my deepest sympathy from the Cronauer family. Al was a big part of my life and my families while we were growing up. He was family to us all.He loved his job at Parrish Optical and did it well. Prayers for all of the Dubeck family.
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