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Joseph Wascalis Obituary
EXETER — Joseph Wascalis, 80, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 18, 2017.
Born March 24, 1937, in Exeter, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Wascalis. Joseph was predeceased by two infant sisters, and grandchildren Jodie Donahue and Matthew Murray.
He is survived by his children, Patricia (Malcom) Shaw, Karen Donahue and Lisa Wascalis; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Angie Wascalis; grandchildren, Jill (Mark) Latini, Jennifer (Kevin) Watson, Jesse (Stacy) Gibbons, Jared (Andrea) Gibbons, Mark Murray, Mallory (Dan) Murphy, Jacob Woodrow and Caleb Shaw. Also surviving are 14 great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his loving partner, Charlotte Thomson and family, of Lincoln, Calif.
He was a graduate of Scranton University. He had been employed at Singer-Link, Binghamton, N.Y., for many years as an engineer. He enjoyed playing golf, and he was a longtime member of Endwell Greens. He enjoyed sports and politics. He also enjoyed traveling, visiting several countries throughout the world. Upon retirement, he relocated to California. His greatest love was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he cherished. He recently returned home and was blessed to spend time with each of them. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was a former member of St. Mary's Church, Kirkwood, N.Y. A funeral Mass will be offered at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Court Street, Binghamton, N.Y., at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, N.Y.
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Marlene Danielowicz
January 25, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patricia Fabricius
February 1, 2018
i worked with Joe at Singer/Link in the 1980's. He was a kind heart with a wonderful sense of humor but knew how to get the work done. All memories of Joe are good ones. To his family, I am sorry for your loss.
Marlene Danielowicz
February 1, 2018
To the family of Joe,
I feel really saddened by the loss Joe. He and my husband, John were great buddies and hope they are enjoying a round of golf in heaven.
May the family find comfort in the memories of Joe and hold them close to your hearts. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Marlene Danielowicz
Julie Finkle- Vankuren
February 1, 2018
Sending my sympathy , love and prayers to your whole family.
Dawn and Bob Watson
January 31, 2018
Sending our sympathy, love and prayers to the whole family on the loss of your father, grandfather, and great grandfather. We know how much you loved him and how much Poppy will be missed.
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