Joseph F. Struzinsky Jr.

Joseph F. Struzinsky Jr., 60, of Ventura, Calif., formerly of Saint Clair, died Monday.

He was born in Pottsville, Oct. 12, 1958, a son of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Eva Ann (Yvonne) Lipsky Struzinsky.

He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Class of 1976.

He resided in California for 30 years. He worked in the business office for Samson Clinic as biller, coder and credit analyst.

Joe loved coming home to spend time with his family and friends especially his nephews and niece.

He loved going to the casino with his family and friends.

He enjoyed laughing and spending time with his faithful and best friend, since 10th grade of high school, Frank Generella.

He loved having visitors in California and always was a great host showing them all the spots in California.

He had two cats, which he loved, Baby and Prince. He enjoyed visiting the SPCA when home with his niece, Victoria.

Joe was a kind and generous person with a contagious smile, always laughing and happy. He will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Francis Struzinsky.

Surviving are his mother, Yvonne, Saint Clair; his wife, Martha Struzinsky, Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Sharon, wife of John Modesto, Pottsville; his nephews, John, husband of Chelsea Modesto, Orefield, Christian, Allentown; and his niece, Victoria, Pottsville; aunts, uncles and cousins; his many friends both near and far.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at St. Clare of Assisi Church, Saint Clair, with Monsignor William Glosser officiating. At the behest of the family all visitation shall be private. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA, 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, PA 17901, or Nativity BVM High School ,1 Lawtons Hill, Pottsville, PA 17901. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is entrusted with the arrangements.

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