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John Kuczma Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — John Kuczma, 65, a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed into eternal life on Jan. 24, 2015, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Valeria Sunday Kuczma and John Kuczma, who was also his best friend. A graduate of Coughlin High School, he attended King's College and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Prior to retirement, he was employed at InterMetro Industries. He served as president of their union and also assisted at the credit union.
Jackie, as he was called, had many hobbies and interests. He loved passing time working on his computer, talking sports and taking long drives in his Mustang. Most of all, he loved spending time with and spoiling his best friend and loyal pup, Patches. Although Jackie had no children of his own, he was an avid supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Surviving are his sister, Patricia Rodzinak and her husband, Robert; nephew, Robert Rodzinak and his wife, Christina; nieces, Amie Rodzinak, Karen Coyne and her husband, Kevin; great-nieces, Alyssa, Shawna, Kayla, Gracie, Mollie; great-nephew, Kaden.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Andre Bessette Parish, St. Stanislaus Koskta worship site, 668 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. The family will receive friends at the church from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.eblakecollins.com.
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Bernie Nasser
February 2, 2015
Pat, Rob and family:
I just heard about John's passing as I returned from FL yesterday. My sympathies...I remember John as a good friend and classmate @ CHS--class of '67. May his soul rest in peace.
Best,
Bernie
January 30, 2015
Patty and family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your brother.you are in our thoughts....sincerely,
Stan and Diane Wincek
Carol Mullen and Family
January 29, 2015
Pat and family, I was so sorry to learn about the passing of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Mary Klug
January 28, 2015
Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm really going to miss talking with John and seeing him and Patches when they went for their walks. The neighborhood won't be the same without him. We lost a good guy.
Lorilee Mace
January 27, 2015
My condolences to John's family. I had the pleasure of working with John in plant #1.
January 27, 2015
Pat and Family so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.
Jeanie and Gerry Giza
Joe aand Patty Blaum
January 27, 2015
What a wonderful guy and great big brother. He put up with so much stuff that we handed him and with great humor. God bless his soul. Miss you both, will give a call.
Charles Doyle
January 27, 2015
My deepest sympathy. I worked with John 25 years ago at Intermetro.He was professional at all times and a pleasure to work with. Overall good person.
Charles Doyle, Conyers, Ga.
January 27, 2015
Patty, Rob and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and love to you,
Chris Yachim Tomashunas
Beth Ward
January 27, 2015
Patty, I look and think way to young. So sorry for your families loss.
Kathleen Schrode-Ortman
January 27, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Thomas
January 27, 2015
so sorry.good friend
Regina Corchado
January 26, 2015
God bless you and your family.
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