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Michael Vesek Obituary
Mike was born in Wilkes-Barre Twp., a son of the late Michael J. Sr. and Mary Kwader Vesek Sebastian and stepfather, Francis Sebastian. He was a 1957 graduate of GAR High School. Mike served in the United States Air Force in Germany from 1957 to 1961.
He was employed as a quality control inspector by Harte & Company, Mountain Top, and retired from the HPG Corporation, retiring in 2004.
Mike was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. In his younger days, Mike enjoyed playing softball, bowling and darts. He was an avid gardener, Penn State football fan, New York Yankees fan, and New York Giants fan.
In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael J. Vesek III, in 2009.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Jacqueline Stillarty Vesek; daughter, Terri Vesek and her companion, John Hadvance, Wilkes-Barre; daughter-in-law, Kara Vesek, Dallas; grandchildren, Michael Vesek IV, Hayley Vesek and Dylan Chapman, all of Dallas.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Condolences may be made by visiting Mike's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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kim woronko sorber
March 19, 2020
Jackie and Terri we are so sorry for your loss .Your dad was such a wonderful friend to my dad for many years.He used to tease him about being such a terrible bowler and where did his kids get there talent from .I bet there up there enjoying a beer together discussing tomatoe plants.Prayers to your whole family .The Woronko Family
March 19, 2020
Dear Jackie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. May you feel God's love enfolding and supporting you at this difficult time.
Pat Williams
Chet Kitchen
March 18, 2020
Jackie and Terri, So sorry for your loss. I can't picture the world without Mike. He was a great friend, husband and father. We all had some great times together. I just seen his name in the obituary and couldn't believe it. RIP Mike!
Tony and Paula Decker
March 18, 2020
Jackie,Terri and family,we are very sorry to see that Mike has passed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurel Tatara
March 18, 2020
Jackie & Terri, I am so sorry for your loss. All of the old memories of holidays, New Years & cookouts came flooding back when I heard. Remember, the chicken isn't burned, it's well done. That's an old one but I hope it brought a smile to your faces. Sending hugs and kisses and keeping you in our thoughts
Laurel Tatara
March 18, 2020
Jackie & Terri. I'm so sorry for your loss. The news was a shock. All the memories of holidays and cook outs came flooding back. Remember, the chicken isn't burnt it's well done. That's an old one- hope it brought a smile to your face.
Laurel Tatara
nancy rider fedor
March 18, 2020
Dear Jackie and Terri so sorry to read about the loss of your husband and father prayers go out to you and your family.
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