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Joseph Varaksa Obituary
Also surviving are a daughter, Tammy Varaksa, Michigan; three sons, Joseph Varaksa Jr., Michigan; Anthony Varaksa, Mississippi; Jason Varaksa, at home; five grandchildren; a sister, Susan Wezowicz, Connecticut. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Luke Varaksa; brother, Alex Varaksa Jr.; and two sisters.
A blessing service will be conducted Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Michael P. Glinsky Funeral Home Inc., 129 Grant St., Olyphant, Pa. Interment, St. Mary's Assumption Cemetery, Montdale, Pa. Friends may call Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Please visit www.glinskyfuneralhome.com for further information.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Varaksa
For always
Debra Varaksa
August 28, 2019
Well, its hard to believe its 2 whole years now, I miss you every second of each day...Its not easy Joseph, I miss you terribly...I want you to know that you are loved and missed so much.....Your cousin Leo is now with you and the rest of the family, Dave had called and told us, crazy how quick things happen....Well Joseph i'm heartbroken and i'm really have a hard time with all of this, you would think after 2 years it would some what better, but to be truthful sometimes it feels as it just happened yesterday, I just really miss you.....well with that said it was really a hard day and I love and miss you.....tell everyone Hi,,,,,and give everyone hugs and kisses from us....love you Joe
Cyn
August 24, 2019
I can't believe your gone almost 2 years. You are missed terribly . Debbie is still have her ups and downs. She Jay and mocha miss you. I told her that you are still with her. Keep giving her the little hints that your still Loving her. Miss ya my friend. Till we meet again. Give everyone a hug from me.
Happy Birthday in Heaven, miss you so much
Debra Varaksa
June 4, 2019
Happy Birthday Joseph, just want you to know how much your loved and missed....again...Wish Ricky a Happy Anniversary tomorrow it's his and Janet's Anniversary....Well, don't want to get off the subject of your Birthday, I still can't believe it's the 2nd birthday without you, the way I feel, seems like yesterday ...still hurts a lot...You have a Happy Birthday....love you
Cyn
June 4, 2019
Hey Joe
Just dropping in to wish you a very happy birthday. Hope your party in hard up there . Miss you buddy!!
PS I'm still driving Debbie crazy but in a good way.
Happy Easter=%=#=0
Debra
April 21, 2019
Happy Easter Joe, another Easter upon us, and its not the same....Basket was blessed yesterday as usual, less and less people show up for that anymore....picked up Easter flowers, but with Easter so late this year everything was in full bloom already.....its been a very rainy season so far, hope to get some nice weather soon....Your sister is having issues with her shoulder and she is unemployed at the time, hopefully things will look up for her as well....its like 5:30pm right now and dinner still has another 1/2 hr to go....you see I didn't do it just to annoy you...The kelbasi was horrible this year, more money and terrible quality...Jason is still doing the welding at Johnsons College, he's doing good.....well I wanted to catch up a little and wish you a Happy Easter...My friend Alex has also joined you, he's got a lot of family there so he will be ok....Tell Judy and Ricky hello....I miss everyone....I already talked to my dad and Casi yesterday....but all in all I miss and love you very much, lots of hugs......Debbie
Baby Blue Poinsettias from your sister I keep talking about
February 15, 2019
Happy Valentines Day.....I love you
February 14, 2019
Whoops, Submitted before I was finished....lol,,,Happy Valentines Day, love with all my heart......Debbie
Your favorite chocolates
February 14, 2019
Happy Valentines Day honey, can't believe this is the 2nd time around without you, well lets catch up shall we.....the baby blue poinsettias are still going strong...Ran into Dave and Rose at Sams Club ...Dave said Leo is not doing well he has alzheimer's, they said he's in the hospital.... Dave and Roses dog had passed at 18 years.....that dog had a good life....Danny leased the restaurant at the bottom of Church Street and will open early spring....happy for him.....Cyndra had a nasty cold, she always gets it bad, but shes doing better now.....everything around here is going good, thought you'd be interested......well emotions are starting to kick in......just wanted you to know I didn't and wouldn't forget you on Valentines Day....love and miss you so much.... hugs, kisses and lots of love sent your way......Mocha just tooted her ball for you....hahaha Love always Debbie
Happy New Year 2019
January 1, 2019
Here I am again.....Happy New Year Joe, I love you....I would think you had celebrated with friends and family as well as Midas....a lot had happened in the past year...as you know....It really breaks my heart not having you here....another year has passed and still feeling lost and heart broken...you probably already know what I'm going to say next.....Your right, I love and miss you extremely...so anyway tell everyone Happy New Year...Love you and Mocha loves you
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas Joe, its been an emotional one for sure....Sue was in a couple of weeks ago, she brought flowers for everyone for Christmas, she brought me a baby blue poinsettia.....I thought she had bought it because of you and the baby blue car you talked about, she had no idea....I'm going to paste what she had written....here it is...
Hi Debbie, You said something to me the other day that kept running through my mind. I want you to know You can't forget get someone that's always in your heart. And you say that joe is not there then why did I bring you Blue Flowers?They come to us indifferent ways. They can't be with us like they once were but but they are always with us through signs and things. I think Joe was here the other day. I had a plant on the kitchen table it actually fell off no one was there Ed and I just went to bed and Eddie was watching TV. There was no explation for this plant just jumping off the table. It wasn't on the edge of the table. I think my family was thanking me for going up to the grave sites and bringing you your flower. My plant is dead now but that's the way it goes. I know that you wish Joe was there for you to hold, but I guess we don't get everything we want in life and for that I am sorry. I wish I could take away your hurt. But all we can do is console each other and just find something with meaning to us
I don't want to see you sad and I am sure Joe doesn't either. I know he is watching over you and Jay He Loved you and Jay very much and he still does. But you can't stop living your life. He wants you to live. I know you feel like you can't go on with out him but just know he is always in your heart and his wisdom is left with you as well. These are things that comfort me.And the little things that show up in my life like your story about Baby Blue, I was unaware of that.
I am here for you if you need me just call or write or come up... With Great Love Susan ..............Really makes me think.....I love and miss you and I always will...Merry Christmas with Hugs and lots of love Debbie..
Halloween 2018....did decorate some
October 31, 2018
Happy Halloween Joseph...all these years you put up with my Halloween decorating from ceiling to floor, even though you were not crazy about Halloween in the beginning, you quickly adapted for me....all those trips to Hershey Park in the Dark, although you have never given in on a hayride, not for the lack of me trying to get you to go, I miss those days....Didn't take halloweeners last year, nor this year, although I did decorate outside in the front this year, just not the same ....well I just wanted to talk to a bit and yes I still love and miss you with all my heart.....hugs, kisses and lots of love....Debbie
Our Anniversary cake, how you kept bugging me while I was decorating it...."Good Times"
October 18, 2018
Happy Anniversary Joe, miss and love you tremendously....It's 32 years today, and I still love you like the day we were married,I posted a pic of our Anniversary cake....remember we wanted coconut and Jay didn't so I split it 1/2 coconut and the other 1/2 plain, eveybody was happy....I remember as always you couldn't wait till I finished so you could have a slice, those were good times and I miss them and you, well I cried enough tears for this morning...as always sending you tons of hugs, kisses and love....love ya, Debbie
You are tucked forever in my heart
September 24, 2018
I'm back already...hahaha, forgot to mention I found a place for your flag, where it can be safe and clean plus on display, thats all I wanted to say for now, I did take a pic and i'm sure you will like it...hugs me again, Debbie
September 24, 2018
Hey hun, its me again.....just popped in to tell you, I was in the attic today, (yes the attic) and I found the Kirby vacuum cleaner that was your dads....I brought it down and getting ready to clean it up, I just ordered bags and belts and getting ready to put it to work....wish you were here love and miss you tremendously, lots of hugs,kisses and love sent your way....Debbie
lots of love sent your way muwah
September 12, 2018
Stopped in to hello and again to tell you how much you are loved and missed, its been a very emotional month, I guess it would considered catching up...I dreaded August especially around the 28th, but as you know Ricky left us on the 1st, Judy left us on the 20th and others that were more distant friends and co-workers so actually a busy month...we had the 2nd meeting on the stone and you will be getting the Polish Falcon, I was corrected the Warsaw Falcon....lol...but any how, the man thats working with us is super nice, you would like him....well lil Miss Mocha misses you and knows when I'm thinking about you she leaves me alone...lol...well love and miss you, hugs Debbie
August 28, 2018
A whole year has gone by since you left, it still feels like yesterday, my heart still aches and my eyes still fill with tears I can't control. Jay and I went to pick out a stone, we did find 1 and I'm sure if you were here you would say that's sharp man....I love and miss you so much and I hope where you are you know that.....Now how about Judy, please help her out she needs guidance i'm sure, but i'm sure you'll step up....love you Joseph muwah....hugs and kisses.. Debbie...couple of licks from Pachki.....lol
June 17, 2018
Happy Fathers Day, I love and miss you every minute of every day, wish you were here.... hugs Debbie
My 1st Ice cream cake for your birthday, Happy Birthday, love ya
June 4, 2018
Hey hun, Happy Birthday, I hope all the angels are singing to you...I sure do miss you, today is a pretty hard day, my emotions is all over the place, just dropping in to wish you a Happy Birthday and again let you know how much I love and miss you, lots of hugs, kisses and love all for you....muwah...Debbie
Cyn Kar
June 4, 2018
Well Joe I am writing you to wish you a very happy birthday in heaven.. I miss you dearly my friend. I know if you were here you would say thank you but at the same time you would be cursing my for giving you birthday wishes. Lol love ya and have a few beers for me. Tell my parents to have one with you for me!!!Just in shock at how fast time is flying by I was just with you working about Debbie.. Enjoy and love and miss ya!!!
Cyn
June 4, 2018
Well I made it through another holiday without a break down... I hope you and my dad are having lots of beers and good laughs. Happy Easter Mr Joe! Still miss your crazy sense of humor and our talks about how you wish Debbie would stop killing herself over that job. Well your wish is finally coming true. Talk to you soon bud.!
May 28, 2018
I open this page and its the hardest thing ever.....Well lets see survived the St. Ubaldo race....It seems to be less of an attraction anymore, carnival still going on, will be gone by tomorrow, I am now working in the warehouse till the end, we were up to see you earlier today, stopped at my Dads and the babies 1st,you now have a solar light....Jay and myself will be looking into a stone sometime next week...other than that nothing else,,,,so I want to wish you a Happy Memorial Day and sending you hugs, kisses and lots of love forever yours Debbie
Easter hugs, kisses and lots of love
April 1, 2018
Happy Easter Joe.....lets see whats been going on....Basket was blessed yesterday...Got a delivery of flowers, fruit basket and a stuffed bear...delivery guy asked if I knew who sent them, I said I wished they were from my husband, actually Susie had sent them, which was close enough....I spoke to her this morning she is still having issues with her shoulder, we had Holy breakfast at my moms, then we went to the cemetery, to place some flowers for you, my dad, and baby Cassie, not much else going on, I'm on an emotional rollercoaster here, I just miss you so much....with that said Happy Easter and I love you
March 30, 2018
Good morning Joe, its Good Friday,,,,,No meat today, its written on the fridge as a reminder....I'm going to try my hand at perogies today, wish me luck....Its pouring rain now, I hope it stops soon, I have a lot to do today.....Love and miss you tremendously, Jason and Mocha do as well..I guess I had better get my day started...love you Hun....hugs, kisses and lots of love Debbie*♥♥♥*
February 14, 2018
Happy Valentines Day Hun, Need I say I'm missing you like crazy and love you so so much....Well I should be a free woman by May 1st and that was your dream, its crazy the way things work out....I love you Joseph with all my heart and miss you...before I finish Miss Mocha misses you and loves you as well hugs and kisses....Debbie
Cyn
January 30, 2018
Hey kid!! I miss you so much.. Debbie puts on a good front but she's a lost soul without you. Mocha keeps her busy but she can never take your place... Deb's job is closing down so she's thinking about going to school which is a fantastic thing I hope that all works out for her. please keep an eye on her cuz she tries to say she's strong but she's not she misses you too much and loves you too much and I miss you too and I hope you're happy where you're at and I will see you again!!!
January 16, 2018
Well Joseph you would be a very happy man right now, we have gotten notice that we will be closed by June, so I guess I'm off to school if i'm let go by May.....3 phases March, May then June for the rif....ok hun just wanted to let you know....I love you soooo much....Debbie
January 1, 2018
Ok, to start off the New Year with I love you and miss you, you are my honey bunny.....its been a quiet day nothing special, you would have loved this. I have been off since the 15th of December, will have to go back on the 6th of January....your sister has sent us gifts for Christmas 2 ivory blankets, they are very nice.....Joe this is so unbelievable, I am having a hard time wrapping my head around this, well I just wanted to start the year off with hugs and kisses and lots of love, missing you Debbie
December 31, 2017
Well Sweetie, It's the last day of the year, New Years Eve.....the last time of this year I can tell you how much I love and miss you....Its really hard trying to pretend i'm ok, because I AM NOT, I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and I will be back on tomorrow for the 1st of the year, its a very sad place here lately although Mocha keeps it lively...I have a little poem here I would like to post....pretty much how I feel
I am not as strong as I thought I was
Since you have been gone
I sit and cry all night long
to dusk to dawn.
Another day comes and once again
I have to pretend that I am strong
As soon as the day is over
I can go home and quit pretending that
I am strong
I sit and cry all night long
My Dearest Darling because of
you are gone and now that I am home
I don't have to pretend to be strong!
I love you sooooo much....Debbie
December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas Joseph.....another 1st for us...I talked to Suzy today, she's doing ok...well we had somewhat of a white Christmas, started snowing last night, everything looked beautiful this morning with the light dusting we have gotten...Dinner was late again as usual, nothing new...I just wish you were here and once again...I miss and love you, hugs and kisses Debbie ps....It took me forever to accomplish anything this year....tree didn't get lights on it till this afternoon....just not feeling it this year,hmmmm wonder why???? love you hun, later
December 24, 2017
Well its Christmas Eve doesn't feel like it, sure do miss you around the house.....I just wanted to wish you a Happy Christmas Eve and let you know how much I love you, with that being said I'm running out of tissues and I will be back to write to you tomorrow, all my love, hugs and lots of kisses Debbie
November 24, 2017
Jason's Birthday today, Its been pretty much a sad household since all this began, in other words a very quiet day nothing special...Just so you know being you weren't here to complain about eating late on Thanksgiving we had dinner even later, my heart really wasn't in it hmmm (I wonder why??) Suzy called yesterday going to the Mother in laws for dinner, wishing us a Happy Thanksgiving.....oh forgot to tell you, we on 10 hrs now, you would love this right now.....well I guess I will finish the dishes....love you....Debbie
Cyn
November 22, 2017
Well Got me a bottle of Leroux toasted you my dear friend. Wishing you Happy Thanksgiving in heaven. Wish you was here to toast with us. Miss you my friend.
Cyn
November 9, 2017
Hi trouble,
I know your cursing me for stopping by and putting the wreath on your grave. I know you hate the holidays but I don't think it would be the same if we didn't do something nice for you. Miss ya bud. Wish you was here so I have someone to complain to about going to the crazy dentist appt that thinks $2600 is nothing to do work on my teeth. I told the receptionist tell them to just pull them all out it would be cheaper. Talk to ya soon . Love ya Cyn
November 7, 2017
Hey sweetie, just came back from voting Jason and I went, you weren't far from our minds....Took the truck for a spin kinda like you were with us in a way...I see Cyndra let you know we are going to paint sometime before Thanksgiving, it has to be done, you know it because we were going to paint in August when I took vacation....then everything went south....It was like almost 70 degrees yesterday and today it was sleeting and snowing, go figure....still no overtime you would be in your glory, rumor has it after the 1st of the year we are going down.....will have to wait and see.....just stopped in to tell you how much I love and miss you and this is not getting any easier by no means....well I'm in the middle of washing clothes so I had better finish before I lose the momento and you know how easily i'm distracted...love ya...Debbie
Cyn
November 5, 2017
Well kid I'm miss you. Going to go up the house and help Debbie paint before Thanksgiving. She will let me know when is best for her. Maybe when she gets a day off and the energy to do it. Hope your having a good afterlife. Till we see you again be good and don't make too much trouble with my dad. Love ya Cyn!!
I know how much you loved your Halloween candy
October 31, 2017
Happy Halloween Joe our 1st Halloween apart, love you.....Filled some candy bags maybe i'll pass them out, don't know yet....no decorating this year, couldn't be bothered....had my cat scan this morning at 8:15 the follow up, remember I told you when I had the 1st one they were going to do a follow up in 5 or 6 months....well it was time again....I really miss you being here, I'm so lost without you.... Well I heard you were visiting Mike and Joe in 2 feet of snow the other night....I heard all about it...I was very happy they shared that with me, thank you for that....well hun I guess I had better get moving here, just remember how much I love and miss you , hugs and kisses...Debbie
You will forever be my always
October 23, 2017
Hello its me again, well I went for blood work this morning 7;30am, took my mom for hers as well and then Pooh showed up it was like a little gathering...well I had a couple of weird things happen today #1 when I went for blood work I went into a different room and there was butterflies all over the walls, which people have told me thats a sign from your loved one...but the kicker was when the tech walked in he said "good morning Debbie my name is Joe"...I thought wow that is weird....#2 I took my mom to her Dr's appointment(the 1 you always took her to on the highway) I purchased a book online so I was reading it while mother was in with the Dr. I flipped to end where the blank last page was against the back cover and in the corner it had 10/18/2017 printed (our anniversary date) again I went wow...#3 We walked out of the office area and the area where you always sat and waited, the window had dead flies all over the window sill, which automatically took me back to you and told my mom Joe is here, she didn't understand but when I explained how great you were at swatting the flies on the window sills, but you were not that great at cleaning it up...ok #4 I stopped at the Dollar Tree in Dickson and there was a truck in front of me that had a plate it said I Love Elvis...so once again right back to you....well I just wanted to tell you about the interesting day I had and how much I love and miss you.....Debbie
Still looking good.....like I said beautiful weather for October
October 22, 2017
Hi hun, my 1st day off....Me and Jay stopped up to visit, you probably already know that.....had a really bad day today, found a box of cards from you for all occasions and it pretty much destroyed me, so as the day progressed I went outside to cut the grass and played with our girl Mocha, its such beautiful weather for October, you would have loved to play as well....Blood work in the morning, I hate that and Doctors appointment on Wednesday....its 6:25pm right now, so i'm going to shower and be the dogs favorite chew toy, that has not changed....so with that, love you always and miss you soooo much, hugs and kisses....Debbie ♥♥♥♥♥
Sooo true
October 21, 2017
Hey babe....been home not long....yesterday after I finished here, your nephew Alex called to tell me how sorry he was, it was nice hearing from him, he's all broken up, I felt bad for him, I know how it feels, not a great feeling, you touched many lives I don't think you have realized that.....Starting to get dark earlier now, time change is the 1st Saturday in November, I think....How was work you ask.....well we did some Tom Petty and some other artists I really don't know.....couldn't wait to get out of there to release the pressure of bottled up emotions,,,I'm sooo sorry I still have a hard believing all this and my heart is broken beyond repair I miss and love so much..I have to go and get control of myself before I drown in my tears....I love you Joe with all my heart.........Debbie
Debbie
October 20, 2017
Hey hun, just got in from work...it was a pretty hard day trying to contain myself for 12 hours, and guess what there hasn't been any overtime since I came back, you would have loved that and you know that's true....This is not getting any easier to deal with, I will have you know....My 1st day off will be Sunday so I will try to get all my grieving out of the way early that day, and then try to get outside with Miss Mocha while the weather is still nice, sure do miss you around here, I love you soooo much, remember that.....hugs and kisses hun, I will report tomorrow after work...Tell everyone I said hello ♥♡♥
Cyn
October 19, 2017
Happy Anniversary Joe. This is the first time our girl is without you on your special day. You will always be in her heart. You are irreplaceable and loved so much. Please keep watching over her. I know this is hard for her. Your always in our thoughts. Love you my friend.
October 19, 2017
I forgot to tell you that the weather yesterday was absolutely beautiful, just like the day we were married, a warm Autumn Day not hot nor cold, just perfect....of course I had to work, and it was so hard to hold back the tears...I just love and miss you so much it actually hurts.....well I did work today as well and once again had to hold back the tears...I do have my moments where I can't handle it and need to just let go, I don't have a choice I am being consumed in grief....I will be up on my days off to visit, maybe I will find my phone...letting you know how much I love and miss you and wish with all my heart you were still with us ...lots of love Debbie
October 18,1986 Happy 31st Anniversary....love ya babe
October 18, 2017
Happy 31st Anniversary.....I love you just as much today as I did back then...You are still my everything....1st time in 31 years we are apart....I woke up this morning thinking about you....waiting for you to say ohhhh Happy Anniversary Dear....I would be the happiest woman in the world to hear those words once again...I just wanted to mention how much I love and miss you....and to say Happy Anniversary, and You my Dear Husband will forever be my always....Hugs, kisses and lots of love heading your way ,,,,Debbie
Our Wedding Cake, enough for family and friends
October 18, 2017
October 18, 1986....1 of the best days of my life when we became Mr and Mrs
October 18, 2017
Debbie
October 9, 2017
Still unbelievable....its 6 weeks today and it feels like 6 seconds ago...I'm really trying to cope with the grief but it just consumes me....lets see, your sister is having surgery today for that hernia, she will be fine. My mom still can't believe all this has happened, but she will write in the book once she can pull together what she wants to say...yes I decided to leave it on for a year, being it will be the 1st's of everything, Jason is a good pretender but I know better, but he's holding his own, unlike me...You already know that....just letting you know I think about you always and will love you forever...Hugs and kisses always
October 6, 2017
Well darling my 1st day off....didn't think that would happen, with Tom Petty passing away on 10/02/2017....don't know if I'll get that lucky next week....we will see....sure do miss you around here, even your complaining....its way to quiet....just wanted to let you know how much I love and miss you....I think about you everyday....hugs and kisses ❤❤❤❤ Debbie
Cyn
October 2, 2017
Well Mr Man .. You was my side kick in criminal cases and my life line. Now I'm on hold for 3 days before I can proceed. Boy it makes for a very long life. Missing you so much. But I still find myself sending you requests. Miss talking to you... You was my game husband and I really need you more than I realized.. love you game hubby. It's been a month but feels like forever.
Mocha and her Poppy
Mocha
October 1, 2017
Poppy, I miss you so much, I miss playing ball with you...Mom is always sad, I miss and love you, your Mocha Latte
Debbie
October 1, 2017
Joseph where do I begin, I am fighting the tears trying to compose this, I still find it not to be true, I am so heartbroken its almost unbearable to get through out the day, enough about me, I want to Thank God for sharing you with us, but it was really hard giving you back...I want you to know how much I love you and miss you, that will never change you will always be my rock,Till we are together again I love you forever ❤❤❤ Your wife Debra Ann
Randy Jenkins
September 26, 2017
Joe, I still can't believe you are gone. I remember playing Atari with you years ago when you and Debbie first met. I remember some the fun times we all shared at the swimming pool. I'll never forget those two non stop trips to Florida and Mississippi. I was the guy with the map riding shotgun and you called me the navigator. I will miss the "Hey Randolph!" greeting I always got when I stopped by. You will be missed by so many. Until we meet again.
Tony Varaksa
September 24, 2017
I still remember when I was a kid and u protected me from that out of control vehicle, when it was snowing so bad and you put yourself before me and tossed me up on the mountain side to make me safe, cars were flying off the road all around us! Thanks for that . I will always remember!
Lynn Palmere
September 23, 2017
Where does one begin, with a story that ended way to soon. My heart goes out to Dolly (Debbie), Jay and the rest of Joes family. You were all blessed to have him in all of your lives. I was also blessed to have known this man , whom I will call Cuz, for many years. No matter what kind of mood I was in prior to talking to Cuz, I always walked away with a chuckle in my mind and a smile in my heart. You my dear, one of a kind !!! I'm missing our talks and your talent for ALWAYS going after my fears in life. No matter what, I am going to miss you. I made a promise to you that Monday morning , and that My Dear ,will be kept until the end of time !!! I hope you are at peace now, you had the fight of your life .... but you did not go thru it alone , Dolly was with you every step of the way and then some. Whether the sun is shining, or the rain is falling , I truly believe you will be watching over your loved ones. I do not believe in good byes , so until we meet again ... All My Love , Lynn .
1 of your pictures with your brother
September 23, 2017
Christmas morning...You always said just another day....I knew better
September 23, 2017
Your 1st swim of the summer :)
September 23, 2017
The good ole nylon stocking over the face....
September 23, 2017
September 22, 2017
It's just So hard to say goodbye. I remember the many times that you would visit when we lived on Pembroke St. Those were great times. The times that we enjoyed family even though it was a simple game etc. The jokes you and your brother would tell to make us all laugh. I will treasure all these memories. I love you my bother and always will.
Makayla Varaksa
September 21, 2017
i love you Grandpa Joe. Rest In Peace ❤
Cyn
September 21, 2017
This is the last time I can say good bye... So let this candle light your way. You was a great man, husband , father,grandfather and friend. You would do anything for anyone even people that annoyed you out of your mind.. love you dearest friend. I hope your resting peaceful because you wife did everything she could to make you happy in your afterlife.
Joe Varaksa
Karly Varaksa
September 10, 2017
Grandpa and MaKayla
Karly Varaksa
September 10, 2017
Grandma and Zander
Karly Varaksa
September 10, 2017
The Varaksa Men
Karly Varaksa
September 10, 2017
Camping with the Varaksa's
Karly Varaksa
September 10, 2017
I will miss Joe telling me how he thought I looked like Shania Twain I would always just laugh. He made sure we were always ok checking on us and thanking me for loving his son and taking great care of him and his grandkids. He would always say how proud he was of Tony, me and the kids. I will miss talking Steelers football with him. I will always remember his Elvis impersonation and him telling me he was better than Al. He was a great man and we will miss him.
Helen Sieranski
September 7, 2017
We love you deeply Uncle Joe. I know you are resting peacefully and watching over us all. Peace, love, and light to all of our family and loved ones.
Edward Wezowicz
September 5, 2017
Joe you will be missed by many . we loved you and we still do. may you find peace in heaven and your Steelers have a winning season. If you can... go and have a beer with your father and brother.
Rick Karyto
September 3, 2017
To the greatest guy that called me a redneck and graduated me to a hillbilly. Rest in pease! Nostrovia!!
Janet Zuraski
September 3, 2017
The heavens have a new angle and his name is Joe we want you to know how much we love you and how much we will miss you forever and always
Peggy Dunn
September 3, 2017
We met in Cafe World!!! It was great fun meeting you @ Debra!! You @ her seem like a fun loving couple! YOU will be miss but not forgotten
Summer in PA
Lenore Corey
September 3, 2017
I hardly know what to say. This is so heartbreaking. Joe was kind and funny, and always made time to talk with me. He spent so many weekends at our house when we were growing up. His birthday was the day after mine. He was a good friend as well as a dear cousin. I will miss him terribly. This photo is one I took the last time I saw him in PA. We had a great visit, and one I am so grateful for. Love you Joe. RIP
David Cook
September 3, 2017
Many thoughts and prayers to all.
Carol and Al Yencho
September 2, 2017
Deb and Family
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you and yours .
Joe Varaksa Jr
September 2, 2017
Dad all though I didn't get to spend as much time with you or talk too you as much as I would have liked too you were always in my thoughts and my heart. I enjoyed every moment I did have with you and will never forget those times. I loved and will always love you. I know you are in Heaven with your Grandson, probably holding him now looking down over me and the rest of our family. Until I am there with you I know you will be taking care of Luke so that puts my mind at ease. Until then RIP Dad.
Susan Wezowicz
September 1, 2017
Joe was a really Great Brother. Would always help me with advice.He was caring and understanding. He always took care of his little sister.I love you Joe and I will miss you.I hope your after life is Fantastic!!!!!
Jody Hoch
September 1, 2017
Deb and Jason, So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers for you and all the family as you go through this difficult time.
Robert & Ceil Drake
September 1, 2017
Debbie,so very sorry for your loss.We both are.Sending our prayers.May he rest in peace,.
Cindy Karyto
September 1, 2017
Debbie- Jason
You may have lost a great man but his spirit will always be with you. He will always be in your hearts. He is going to be missed always. You will have great memories of him. Love you Joe fly free. Rest in peace my dear friend!!!
Patricia Smith
September 1, 2017
it was a pleasure to have known you !!i will miss your comment and us argue about think RIP my friend
bob naher
September 1, 2017
joe and i worked 3rd shift stamper rm for a bunch of yrs,,good guy to know and work with.
Joe Chomack
September 1, 2017
Deb I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart & prayers goes out to you & your family. Don't hesitate to call me if you need to talk or need anything.
Ann Tabor Sokoloski
September 1, 2017
Debbie, I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trish Clark
September 1, 2017
Debbie and family. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May he rest in peace.
Ian Goh
September 1, 2017
So sorry for ur loss Sis, I'm sorry I've not been active enough these years coz school but I still love bro Joe n u coz both of u are a part of my childhood... Condolences to u n family, hugs.
Deb B
August 31, 2017
Deb and family, so sorry for your loss. Best wishes for you and yours.
Kurt Bryer
August 31, 2017
Varaksa Family,
RIP "Rock". I will miss your keen insight and clever quips. It was a pleasure to have known you,
Karen Stanco
August 31, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
deb gasper
August 30, 2017
Deb and family I am so sorry for your loss.. Joe was a good friend i have many memories of him rip Joe
Sandi korshnak
August 30, 2017
I worked with Joe at Cinram or a few years. So sorry to hear of his passing. Joe could always make us laugh. He was quick with the comebacks! Great guy.
Nancy Keene
August 30, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. He was a great friend, worked with him for years. So sad to see a great person leave us.
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