Christopher Anthony Barbarevech M.D.

Christopher Anthony Barbarevech, M.D., 58, of Moosic, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Duryea, Christopher was the son of the late Raymond and Marie Capone Barbarevech.

He graduated from Seton Catholic High School in Pittston, where he met his wife of 34 years, the former Teresa Costantino. Christopher graduated the University of Scranton for his undergrad with a major in biology and went on to graduate Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia for his M.D., residency and fellowship.

Upon graduation, he moved his family back to Moosic, and began his career as a gastroenterologist, which he practiced with compassion and diligence. Christopher was a partner of G.I. Consultants in Scranton, where he practiced up until his cancer diagnosis.

In his personal life, Christopher had many interests and hobbies. He was a member of the Freemasons, an avid wine collector, co-president of the Westmorland Club's Wine Affinity Club, an ardent lover of the fine arts and member of the board of directors for the Broadway Theater League of the Scranton Cultural Center, and a fine food enthusiast. One of his biggest passions, however, was traveling with his wife and family.

On top of these many hobbies, Christopher was an advocate for many charities, up to and including being a founding member of the Westmorland Club Charitable Foundation scholarship fund.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Frank and Emilene Sicilio Costantino.

Christopher had a personality bigger than life and made family out of friends wherever he went and his generosity knew no bounds.

He is survived by his wife Teresa; eldest daughter, Dr. Kristiana Barbarevech; youngest daughter, Karissa Barbarevech and wife, Shaelyn; first grandchild, Brian Christopher; and his loving furry companion, Lucky, all of Moosic.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Lisa Thomas, Nicole Francis, PA-C, and the entire staff of Hematology and Oncology Associates of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Samir Pancholy and the entire staff of Geisinger Community Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagertown, MD 21741.

The family is also requesting that if you feel so inclined, please visit the following link https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/pyiNxFbm/christopherbarbarevech and share your name, how you met, and favorite memories and/or photos and videos of your time with Christopher.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea with, the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Entombment will be in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. A viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral.

To leave a condolence for Chris's family, visit www.piontekfuneralhome.com.