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Joseph Krulack Obituary
Joseph J. Krulack, 80, of Plains Twp., passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born April 27, 1944, in Plains Twp., he was the son of the late John and Catherine Bugay Krulack.
Joe was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Plains Twp., Class of 1962, and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in Washington State, Alaska and Norway. Upon his honorable discharge from active service in 1965, he was employed at PPL for 44 years, retiring in 2010.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, North Wilkes-Barre, until its closure, and recently was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Twp., the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 163, and was a member of the North End Catholic Elementary School Athletic Department. Joe was also an avid Penn State Football and Philadelphia Phillies fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Daniel Krulack; and brothers, John, Norman and Edward Krulack.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Florence Gola Krulack, Plains Twp.; children, Joseph Krulack and his wife, Heather, Belleville, Mich.; Paul Krulack and his wife, Kristen, West Pittston; Thomas Krulack and his wife, Megan, Kingston; and Kathryn Kulick and her husband, Jeffrey, Pittston Twp.; grandchildren, Madelyn Krulack, Lily Krulack, Grace and Lucille Kulick and Christian Kwaitek; brother, Charles Krulack, Plains Twp.; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation and funeral service were held at Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Twp., with the Rev. John C. Lambert, pastor, officiating. A livestream of the funeral Mass is on the parish Facebook page. Interment with military honors accorded by the U.S. Army were held in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton section of Wyoming.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509 in Joe's memory.
For information or to leave Joe's family a message of condolence, visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Nurse David
July 28, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. The whole crew is burdened by Joe's passing. We can not forget the gentleman he was in his struggle. He cannot be forgotten. We were blessed to have known him.
William Motyka
July 25, 2024
My deepest condolences go out to the Krulack family. I worked with or around Joe for 42 years. He was the greatest guy to be around, always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by all who knew him. Bill & Susanne Motyka.
Joann Miller
July 24, 2024
Dear Krulack family
Please accept our most since and utmost sympathy. Joe was a wonderful person and an inspiration to all. He always talked so proudly of his children but more so about his grandchildren.
Please find solace in God and each other
Fondly
Tom and JoAnn Olshemski Miller
Len Rogers
July 23, 2024
Paul and family,
Sincerest condolences to your entire family. He fought hard the last few months. World has lost a caring,family oriented and incredibly smart man. Please send Lily condolences from my kids.
Darlene and Michael Modla
July 23, 2024
Heather, Joe, Madelyn and the Entire Krulack Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Brian lindstedt
July 23, 2024
Joe was a very nice and kind man great sense of humor good person to work with always had nothing but good things to say good Soul good spirit
Brian Altemose
July 23, 2024
Joe was a friend a coworker and a mentor . We worked together at PPL for many years . He was the nicest person to work with . Always an upbeat person who made going to work fun . He will be missed by all who knew him . Are condolences to his wife Florence and children and grandchildren who he always talked so fondly about . Brian and Isabel Altemose
Bob and kathi &David kasteleba
July 23, 2024
Joe was the best neighbor anyone can have. Great guy all around. He loved his family and friends and was always ready to help anyone that needed it. He'll be sadly missed by many. God bless you buddy.
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