Paul Stephen Suda Jr.

1955 - 2023

Paul Stephen Suda Jr., 67, a resident of Dupont, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 7, 2023, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Born Oct. 11, 1955, in Kingston, he was the son of the late Paul Suda and Martha Jenziorski Suda.

Raised in Swoyersville, Paul was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Class of 1973. During high school, he competed in state wrestling tournaments and was a member of the gymnastics team.

A carpenter by trade, Paul specialized in detailed woodworking and cabinet making, in which he excelled.

Paul was a faithful member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont.

Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing softball. He was a huge Elvis fan and above everything, loved spending time with his family. Each summer, "Uncle Paul" would surprise his great-nephews with cans of silly string for the annual Silly String Battle.

His sense of humor, positive attitude and eagerness to help others are a few of the traits that made him loved by people who met him.

In addition to his parents, Paul and Martha, Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Suda Kalmanowicz.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Stephenie Suda, Kingston; his sisters, Helene Suda Becker and her husband, Dave, Swoyersville; and Mary Ellen Suda Walton and her husband, Brent, Renton, Washington; brother-in-law, Thad Kalmanowicz and his wife, Margaret Ellen, Kennedyville, Md.; nieces, Jana Kalmanowicz Stockhausen and her husband, Gabe; and Erin Kalmanowicz Aguilar and her husband, Ever; nephews, Michael Kalmanowicz and his wife, Amanda; Darren Cheskiewicz; Logan Walton; Mitchell Walton; and Benjamin Becker; great-nephews, Jonathan, Elijah and Tristan Stockhausen; Chase and Zane Aguilar; and Mitchell and Brayden Kalmanowicz; and numerous cousins and friends.

Paul's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre, for their compassionate and gentle care of Paul during his final days. They are also very appreciative of the empathy and kindness shown to them.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a visitation which will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, followed by a memorial Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. John J. Chmil, pastor, will be the celebrant.

The Suda family has entrusted the funeral arrangements for Paul to the care of Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort.

To share a message of condolence with Paul's family, you may visit the funeral home's website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Paul's memory to Allied Services Hospice, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, or by visiting www.allied-services.org/giving.