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Joseph Coleman Obituary

Joseph A. Coleman Jr., 68, of Avoca, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary Baiera Coleman. He was a graduate of Scranton Preparatory High School, and University of Scranton, where he received his master's degree in counseling.

He was a member of Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca.

Joseph was a school counselor for the LIU and was assigned to Seton Catholic High School and the Parochial Feeder schools.

Joe was an avid golfer and was a member of the Emanon Country Club, Falls, where he was the golf tournament chairman for 14 years. He was also a member of the Anthracite Golf Association and was the golf coach for Seton Catholic High School and the assistant girls basketball coach.

Over the years, Joe won several golf tournaments and was fortunate to have a total of 14 holes-in-one.

Joe cherished his family and also his five wonderful grandchildren who called him "Grampye."

Joe is survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Trudy Hungervuhkler; sons, Joseph Coleman III and his wife, Aprile, Mountain Top; William and wife, Pamela, Pittston Twp., brother, Leonard and his wife, Mary Pat, Exeter; five grandchildren, Alese, Ava, Alice, Jack and Sam; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday from Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Queen of the Apostles Church Hawthorne St., Avoca.

Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Anthracite Golf Association, 617 Keystone Ave., Peckville, PA 18452.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citizens Voice on Apr. 2, 2019.

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Joe Lukas

April 7, 2019

To Len and entire Coleman family my thoughts and prayers. Always remember Emanon. Rest in peace my friend.

Alfred Mueller

April 4, 2019

Sincere condolences to the entire family... Coach was one of the finest human beings I ever had the good fortune to know.

John Z

April 4, 2019

I'm going to miss my buddy dearly. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Butch RistagnoVV

April 3, 2019

To a longtime friend RIP Condolences to his family

Lillian Grivner

April 3, 2019

Prayers to the Coleman Family .
May God bless you all.

Kevin Smith

April 2, 2019

Condolences to the entire family. Great golfers. Better friends and role models. Always remember the good days.

April 2, 2019

You have our deepest sympathies. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of seeing our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29

Jay Vasil

April 2, 2019

RIP Joe. You were always a good man, and I appreciated your help over the years on the golf course. Hit 'em well up there.

Matt Froncek

April 2, 2019

Prayers to Joe's family and especially brother Lenny. We've lost a great man and great friend.

Joe Gentile

April 2, 2019

To the Coleman Family I am so sorry. Wonderful man. He will be in my prayers.

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509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643

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