Michael V. Quercia Sr.

1936 - 2023

Michael V. Quercia Sr., 86, of Port Carbon, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born Jan. 19, 1936, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Sabitino and Josephine (Tranquillo) Quercia.

Michael served in the Air Force from 1952 until 1960.

He worked as a parts manager at Furnival Machinery Co., New Philadelphia, for 20 years, and then as a maintenance supervisor for Saint Clair Area School District for 12 years before retiring.

Michael was a member of Oldtimers Baseball Association in Saint Clair; a charter member of Saint Clair Lions Club; a former committeeman for East Norwegian Twp.; and a member of American Numismatic Association.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Nettles; two brothers, Joseph and Alfred Quercia; and a sister, Lena Shamonsky.

Michael is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara (Myro) Quercia, Port Carbon; a daughter, Judy M. Quercia, Saint Clair; two sons, Michael Quercia Jr. and his wife, Terry, Port Carbon, and Richard Quercia and his wife, Lisa, Frackville; son-in-law, David Nettles, Port Carbon; six grandchildren, Jessica, Dustin, Amanda, Kory, David and Alexis; eight great-grandchildren, Holly, Jayde, Alyvia, Austin, Nova, Khaleesi, Missandei and Kenny; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held privately for Michael's family. Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com.