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Joseph Ferack Obituary
AVOCA — Joseph T. Ferack, 64, of Avoca, died Dec. 22, 2021, at home.
Born Feb. 17, 1957, in Avoca, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Ferack. He opened Ferack's Auto Service, Plains Township, Dec. 1, 1986, and worked there through his passing. Joe was passionate about everything at Ferack's Auto Service, including his work, his garage family, and the community he served.
Joe was a lover of all things Harley-Davidson, red wine, Green Bay Packers, and laughter. He had just celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Debbie, who never left his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Raymond Ferack, and sister-in-law, Michaelene Ferack.
Surviving are his wife, Debbie Ferack, of Avoca; sister Deborah Lieback and husband Ronald, of Avoca; Raymond and wife Ann, of West Wyoming; John Ferack, of Moosic; Paul Ferack, of Pittston; Terri and Mike Nidoh of Clarks-Summit ; brothers-in-law Bobby Drouse and John Drouse, both of Florida; and dogs Bonnie and Jemma.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Sacred Heart Church of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont.
Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday if attending the Mass, there will be no procession from the funeral home.
Special thanks to Dr. Mark Ferretti and staff, and the oncology department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411, or Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ferack
Elliott Silkowski
December 16, 2024
You will always be missed my friend.....
Elliott Silkowski
December 16, 2023
Your very missed Joe.
Austin Godshall
December 16, 2022
Deb,Sorry i have not been able to see you. Had some health issues. Hard to believe almost 1 year has passed. Love you dearly.Ipray your doing OK.Joey... Hope your @ peace in heaven riding every day. Love you man !!!
Diane Ferack (Paisley)
January 14, 2022
The years separated us but Tony, Tim, and our Father Jim send love. We grieve over the loss alongside you. May God give you peace in this time of need.
Carol Macheska
January 4, 2022
I am heart broken ,I did not find out about this until after the new year or I would have attended his service. He was the most honest person I ever met and he loved his family and country. Never would I take any of my vehicles anywhere but to Joes garage, If Joe didn't do the work I needed then I asked him to recommend someone . We had many conversations about every thing including poliyics which we really agreed on. He will be missed RIP Joe.
Joe Leo
January 1, 2022
Joe laid down his wenches for the last time but his memory will aways be in that garage. I did business with Joe for 36 years. In those year he was always a straight shooter. He welcomed you with his smile, never seen Joe down. Joe was truly one of a kind. The world needs more Joe Feracks . I will miss Joe and the great conversations we had. God bless you Joe for I know you are in heaven.
MARY ANN MCPHILLIPS
December 30, 2021
My heart is broken ....Joe was a kind...caring and wonderful man...we always had a funny banter back and forth when he worked on my car....he and I were Trump lovers and I loved bringing him Trump memorabilia...it just wont be the same without his humor and kindness. Fly high with the angels my friend...and R.I.P.
Susan Glogowski
December 29, 2021
Debbie, please know that you and Joe are both and my thoughts and prayers. God bless!
Cathy and Frank Mazur
December 29, 2021
So sorry , Deb and family. He was a great guy. Thoughts and prayers
Brian & Theresa Young
December 27, 2021
Deepest condolences Debbie and Family. Joe has helped me and my family with all our repairs since he opened his business. Joe had become a friend and amazing person to enjoy riding Harley´s with and I will miss the rides. Fly high my friend you will never be forgotten.
Michael Camasso
December 27, 2021
I never left the garage without a smile on my face!
Joe brought happiness and laughter to everyone he came across. We talked about animals and we all know how much of an Animal lover Joe was. He loved everyone of my German Shepherds and always went out of his way to greet them. This world isn't gonna be the same without Joe. But he'll always be in my thoughts and never forgotten! Until we meet again my friend. Storm, Bear, and Star are up there waiting to keep you company.
God Bless my friend!
R.I.P.
JT Clark Jr
December 27, 2021
Joe was a great guy from the first day I met him always had a joke and a story to tell that made you laugh and smile. I am so sorry for the loss of Joe thoughts and prayers go out to his family in the difficult time. God bless
Joyce Kormos
December 27, 2021
Dear Debbie, so sorry to hear about Joey's passing. He was such a wonderful, thoughtful and caring man. He always made my day when he came to the office or called you on the phone with his funny jokes or stories.
I will keep you in my prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time. Fly high Joey!
Diane L Alba
December 27, 2021
So very sorry for your loss , Debbie. He was truly a good man. Always there when car repairs needed. Your in my mind and prayers. RIP Joey.
Frank and Diane Castellino
December 27, 2021
Our sincere and deepest condolences to you at a time of such loss. May God help you to heal and move forward in your life. We will always love Joey and never forget him, his friendship, his laughter and good times we have all shared. We are heartbroken. Please take care Debbie.
Stan Kulakowski
December 27, 2021
Dear Feracks, We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was too young but resting in peace. He was a kind and friendly man.
norma nardone
December 27, 2021
Joe was a good person All who knew him will agree
Jeff Segeda & family
December 27, 2021
Debbie and family,
I grew up in Plains and we we're blessed to have Joe! Honest, smart and fair at his job and a friend to converse with, down to Earth and helpful. When my dad retired, he enjoyed visiting with Joe even when his car didn't need fixing. RIP Joe!
Blessings of peace and comfort to his family, friends and the great mechanics Joe employed.
Jeff
Maria Bocci
December 27, 2021
Deepest sympathy to Debbie and family. I waited on you and Joe at Marianacci's and will always remember that Joe loved Dirty Martinis. He also was such a fair and honest businessman and I appreciated the good service his shop provided. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Joe.
Mark Kaye
December 26, 2021
Where do I start. I met Joe when I was 15 and broke a spark plug off in my moms car. What should have been a $300 fix was a $60 fix and it was only that much becuse he broke and easy out getting it out. From then on Joe was my familys mechanic. Over the years he became more than that, he became a friend. No matter what you were doing you always gave yourself at least a half an hour to drop off your car because you were always met with that big grin and the latest story about his bike or his boat. I never met anyone with a more welcoming smile, a giving heart, and someon who truely cared about people. This world is a lesser place without his presence. I am truely soory for the loss your family is feeling, but hopefully stories like mine and the others here will let them know how Joe being Joe touched so many people in such a positive way. I will miss him.
Austin R Godshall
December 26, 2021
Met you & Deb on the beach in Aruba.Joey & I talked of my Harley for sale. You guys show up New Years eve. We make the deal, Drink some wine & off yas went. Close friends ever since. Our times together were unspeakably wonderful. He will be highly missed.
Noreen DeMark
December 26, 2021
So very sorry to hear of Joey´s passing, I enjoyed catching up with him at my work. I´ll be praying for you
JAN AND JONI CONWAY
December 26, 2021
WE LOVE YOU JOE. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, AND WE WILL.
JAN, JONI, AND YEAGER CONWAY
Wally Kolander
December 26, 2021
Debbie, I am so sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. We've lost a very special man who truly loved and cared about others. Feel very fortunate to have known him and when I was in the area would stop by the garage just to say hi and share some family stories with him.
God Bless You
Farewell My Brother.
Donald & Susan Stempien
December 26, 2021
Our deepest condolences to his wife, Debbie. Don grew up with Joe and Joe was our mechanic. He was the best of the best! He had the utmost integrity. Joe was always joking around and smiling. I don´t think I´ve ever seen him not smiling or joking around. He was such a likable guy and so down to earth. He was a good light in this world. Joe, the world is a little dimmer without you. You will be sorely missed but not forgotten. RIP.
Kim Hiller
December 26, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. You will be in my thoughts and prayers
Kosisher Family
December 26, 2021
We offer our deepest sympathy on your loss. Joe was a great guy, always there to help my mom with a car issue, esp after my dad passed away and she had no idea what to do. He was, to put it simply, a GOOD person. May he rest in eternal peace.
Nancy Jakuboski
December 26, 2021
I´m so very very sorry to hear of Joey´s passing. He is a dear friend to our family and will surely be missed. He was the most compassionate, funny, kind. and best friend to us all. I´m sure he and Eddie are together talking cars and swapping stories. When I think of Joey I will always see his smile!
Prayers for comfort to Debbie and his entire family..love to all.
Nancy Jakuboski and family.
Steve Leskiw
December 26, 2021
I was shocked to hear of Joe's passing! I live a block from the garage in Plains and have been taking cars to him since he opened, over 30 years. What a great guy, I remember the days when all you had to do was call, and before you knew it he was in the driveway looking at your car. He would always tease me about being a teacher, and having the summers off, and I would tell him after I come here I can't afford to take the family out to dinner. But he was always fair and honest, every one respected him for that. Always friendly, laughing and joking around, he made car problems seem not so bad. I feel bad because I have not seem him lately. When me and my family were growing up we all had used cars and we were always down the garage getting something done. I had been meaning to stop in and say hello to him and just did not get around to do it, I am so sorry for that, life is so short. My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's wife and family! You will always be missed, but always in our hearts. Rest in Peace Joe.
Your friend and neighbor
Steve
Austin Godshall
December 26, 2021
May he RIP in heaven. I Love you Joey & Debbie. We had many fun times together on our Tenneco trips. I will never forget any of them! I am in Florida vacationing now, Or I would be there for the services. I am so sorry for your loss Debbie. Joey was indeed one of the great ones! Never to be forgotten. May he ride in heaven on a Harley And put on a side for me so I can join you when my time is up. All my love . God bless us all ......
Chris O'Brien
December 26, 2021
My condolences on the loss of this great gentleman. It's apparent that he was so loved and held in such high esteem.
Joe and Patti McHugh
December 26, 2021
Debbie and family, our hearts are broken for your loss. The world has lost a great guy, a super mechanic, smart businessman and a wonderful friend. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert R Grudzinski
December 26, 2021
joe was one of the kindest and most compassionate persons this area has ever known------i remember how uplifting his spirit and personality was---i always enjoyed just stopping in there for a few minutes chatting with joe and walking out in a much better frame of mind ! my deepest sympathy to his wonderful wife debbie and family
Bob & Karen Fountain
December 25, 2021
Please accept our sympathy in honoring this good man. From his positive and warm personality at his business or at a restaurant, Joey was the greatest. He will be missed by us all, and we offer our heartfelt condolences to Debbie and their family.
Jess and John Lawzano
December 25, 2021
We are truly sorry to hear of this sad news. He was such an amazing person. He would make me laugh all the time. He helped both John and I with our cars and any issues with the truck. We will miss him. Rip Joe. We can't believe you are gone. Many condolences to the family.
John MacCartney
December 25, 2021
There are no words to describe the loss of this man. He was a true friend to anyone he came into contact with. My heart goes out to Debbie, they were inseparable. God bless his family.
Chris Kolander
December 25, 2021
Dear Debbie, I wouldn't be surprised if your mother was one of the first, residing in our spiritual home, to greet her Joey. I can see her Joey, not wanting to loose a moment, start her with the joking fodder he knew so well how to use to resume the game of razzing they affectionately played. Deb, remembering the many holidays filled with love & humor may ease a little, the heart rending loss of today but for now, nothing can replace the man who completed you. God bless you & give you the strenght to endure. Lean on those who love you both...... God speed Joe, a truly good man!
Fred Pierantoni III
December 25, 2021
Debbie, Our deepest sympathy.
Gerri & Garrett Kinney
December 25, 2021
Such a big loss . And such a kindhearted man joe would do anything for anyone and go out of his way . He always took good care of his customers treated them like they were family . He is gonna be missed and a funny guy too . God Bless His Wife And Family And My Condolences Go Out To Them !
Elliott Silkowski
December 24, 2021
Such a true loss. Such a great man. Will always be remembered for his kind heart. Very sad ...in shock..
Jerome Kuczynski
December 24, 2021
This is a shock,Joe was such a great wonderful man ,we would banter back and forth about politics,always laughing,full of knowledge,our prayers and thoughts always Deb
GERI
December 24, 2021
Joe was a wonderful guy. He always went out of his way to help you. He found me the car I have. His humor was contagious. I'm so sorry Debbie
Dave Abraham
December 24, 2021
Always enjoyed talking with Joe. Helpful and generous. May his memory be eternal. Rest In Peace.
Stanley Kania
December 24, 2021
Happy Highways old frend.
Jack and Jeanette Thomas
December 23, 2021
Such a wonderful guy. Soo helpful to many people. He will be missed by a lot of people.
Bill & Denise
December 23, 2021
Debbie, we wish there were words to comfort you during this time. The bond you two shared was always evident in all you did together. Sending prayers and love to you. Our many memories together will keep him living within each of us, until we meet again.
Nancy and Joe Klimek
December 23, 2021
Dear Debbie , We are so very sorry for your loss . Joe was such a great guy . May all your loving memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
David Sienkiewicz
December 23, 2021
With the passing of Mr. Joe Ferack, northeastern Pennsylvania has lost one of its true unsung heroes.
From his popular auto service garage on Helen Street in Plains, Joe touched the lives of countless people who had known him.
He had a quick conservative wit, loved local history, and generally showed a Mark Twain style sense of humor.
He was a good man. I personally witnessed Joe consul a young guy who had spent his savings on a car that turned out to be a lemon.
He helped the kid out by buying that mess of a car, and help find him a good one. That's the way Joe was and that's just one
example of his kindheartedness.
To Debbie, Joe's wife, and his family, my family and I express sincerest condolences.
Joe Gonda
December 23, 2021
Very sorry for your loss prayers and blessings
Mark George
December 23, 2021
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are will all of you during this difficult time. Joe was a wonderful person and friend who always had a smile. I bought my first motorcycle from joe when I was 16.
The world has lost a special person.
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