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John Chmiel Obituary
PITMAN, N.J. — John E. Chmiel, of Pitman, N.J., formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at United Methodist Community of Pitman Assisted Living.
Born May 5, 1928, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late John and Sophie Slupcinski Chmiel.
John was a 1946 graduate of GAR Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and a graduate of Penn State University with an associate's degree in engineering.
He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and was self-employed as an electrician. He was also the electrical inspector for the City of Wilkes-Barre.
Before moving to Pitman, N.J., John was lifetime member of St. Mary's Maternity Church, now Our Lady of Hope parish, Wilkes-Barre.
John loved polka music and playing the accordion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy, in 2003; brother, Frank; and sisters, Josephine Gavis and Lottie Delikat.
Surviving is his daughter, Mary Ann Marcolongo and her husband, Raymond, of Mullica, N.J.; grandchildren, Suzanne and Jonathan; and a niece, Margie Dreier, of Wilkes-Barre.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
Memorial donations may be made to the UMC Foundation c/o Pitman Manor Assisted Living, 535 N. Oak Ave., Pitman, NJ 08071.
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Dino Galella
September 15, 2020
A great neighbor and even a better person. Rest in peace, my friend.
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