Joseph D. Zukosky Jr.

Joseph D. "Pop" Zukosky Jr., 81, of Bath, formerly of Pottsville, entered eternal life April 30, 2020 at home from his long battle with heart disease, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Lorraine R. (Berkheiser) Zukosky.

Born Jan. 20, 1939, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Joseph D. Sr. and Margaret E. (Neiswinder) Zukosky.

He honorably served his country in the Navy. He worked for Atlas Powder, Tamaqua, and Precision Air, Schuylkill County, for over 40 years as an over-the-road tractor-trailer driver. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Pop, as most friends and family referred to him, loved his New England Patriots, Phillies, playing cards, assembling jigsaw puzzles and shooting pool and darts. He loved his family and will be greatly missed by all, including his beloved Silky Terrier, "Buddy."

He was predeceased by his brother, James; daughter, Roseanne; grandsons, David, Nickolas and Troy.

Pop is survived by his five children, Joseph III, Kathy, Michael, Crystal and Ralph; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, is handling the arrangements. Viewing is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9. COVID-19 restrictions: Must wear masks, 10 in at a time, then they will clean and allow another 10. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at Kimmel's Church, Orwigsburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethlehem American Legion.

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