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Carl Siracuse Obituary
Carl F. Siracuse, 86, of Dallas, passed away quietly at home surrounded by his family Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012.
He was born April 4, 1926, son of the late Frank and Jennie Piazza Siracuse.
Carl was a graduate of Swoyersville High School. He loved all sports, especially basketball, and attended the University of Scranton on a basketball scholarship, leaving college to join the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
He was a bricklayer for many years before retirement and built the Grotto outside of the Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas.
He later became the business agent for the Bricklayers Union Local 30. He was a member of Gate of Heaven Church and its Holy Name Society. He was also a coach for the Gate of Heaven Gator's Boys Basketball team.
Carl was preceded by a sister, Phyllis Semko.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, the former Eileen Scott; son, Francis, Dallas; daughter, Maureen and her husband, Robert Jones, Hampstead, N.H.; grandchildren, Kiley and Cory Jones, Hampstead, N.H.; brother, Vincent Siracuse, Middletown, N.Y.; sister, Rosealie Amato, Dallas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas, with the Rev. Daniel Toomey, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gate of Heaven Church or Hospice Community Care.
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October 18, 2012
Uncle Carl was my Godfather and he watched over me for 62 years. He actually watched over everyone in our family. He made your concerns his concerns and took on the responsibility of looking after his parents and his sister Rose after her husband died. Uncle Carl always was filled with joy over family achievements and happy news but he felt our pain just as deeply when times were not good. His heart was true and always open to those he loved. Uncle Carl was a big part of my growing up and I will remember his forever smile, good humor, and patience when I was young. I am deeply saddened to lose him but he is smiling with his mom and dad and my mom and sister now still watching over all of us. I take comfort in knowing this.
Mark Scott
October 18, 2012
Uncle Carl was very close in my heart. He always found ways to hire me when I was a teenager. Cutting grass, painting, etc. I was very grateful. Although I haven't visited lately, I was thinking about him recently. I still can remember his smile when I did visit. He loved to hear my life stories and enjoyed my family visits. Uncle Carl was a great man, I will certainly miss him.
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