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Joseph Alonis Obituary
11/25/1948 - 08/18/2020
Joseph W. Alonis, 71, of Tobyhanna, passed away Tuesday afternoon August 18, 2020, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes Barre.
Born in East Stroudsburg on November 25, 1948, he was the only son of the late Edward Leo Alonis who passed away in Sept of 1998, and Esther L. (Keiper) Alonis of Tobyhanna.
Joe graduated from Pocono Mountain High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy earning a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and a good conduct award. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home to Tobyhanna where he obtained a position at the Tobyhanna Army Depot until he retired.
He was of the Methodist faith and was a social member of the VFW Post 509, Tobyhanna. Joe also enjoyed working with cars.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Esther Alonis of Tobyhanna is a son, Kyle Gower of Gouldsboro, and many cousins.
Pastor, Ralph Chubbuck will conduct a funeral service on Saturday August 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in the Yanac Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. 35 Sterling Road, Mount Pocono. Interment with Navy military honors will follow in Prospect Cemetery, 501 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg.
A public viewing will be held on Saturday August 22, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service in the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Yanac Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. 35 Sterling Road, Mount Pocono, where online condolences can be [email protected].
Yanac Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc.
35 Sterling Road, Mount Pocono
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Billy Washenik
August 25, 2020
Joe was a great friend. I had the opportunity to get to know Joe for a year at my job. I always enjoyed the time he spent getting his coffee everyday and talking up a storm. We will miss you Joe! Rest in Peace!
Larry Snyder
August 21, 2020
My sincere condolences. I knew his father well and he was a great friend! May you Rest In Peace!
August 20, 2020
Met Joe in 1972 when I was stationed Tobyhanna Army Depot. Became friends right away. He was in my wedding in 1974, and we stayed in touch after I went back to Tacoma Wa. Joe was a great friend, and I will miss him a lot. RIP Joey.
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