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Michael Paraschak Obituary
PIKES CREEK — Michael Paraschak, age 87, of Pikes Creek, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at home surrounded by his family, following a 15-month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Luzerne on Jan. 1, 1932, and was the son of the late Peter and Ann Hine Paraschak.
Michael graduated from Luzerne High School in 1949 and he retired from the ACME Warehouse in Forty Fort where he earned the nickname "Iron Mike." He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member and president of the Teamsters Local 401 Retirees Club. He was also member of the Shickshinny American Legion, Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Assembly 1925 in Luzerne, member and officer of the Tatra Club, member of Lake Silkworth Volunteer Fire Company, life member of the Fire Police Association and member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth, where he served as an usher for many years. Michael was an assistant Scout master for Boy Scouts of America and a merit badge counselor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson, Brandon Michael Paraschak; sisters, Alice Grocki and Mary Allunis; and brothers, Joseph and Peter Paraschak.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, the former Patricia Zukoski; sons, Michael and his wife, Lisa, and Randy and his wife, Nicole; grandchildren, Cody Michael, Kiera Lynn, Michaela Jo and Gavin Scott; sister, Francis Suhocki; and brothers, John and Walter Paraschak.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. from Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church, 2011 State Route 29, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 with the Rev. Alex Roche officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Lake Silkworth.
Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Paraschak
Walter Sadowski
October 15, 2020
Uncle Mike was one of a kind and I will never forget him!
Harry & Melissa Nichols
October 26, 2019
Sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Harry & Melissa Nichols
October 26, 2019
Sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 24, 2019
Deepest Prayers & Condolences for your loss.
From our Family to Yours,
Amy Gilbert & Staff, Gordon&Long RE
Mary Lyn Zaleta
October 24, 2019
Mike and family.
I am sending light and love to you all!!!
I know the pain of losing a Dad. I want you to truly know that he will always be with you!
Please take comfort in knowing this. is true.
October 22, 2019
Aunt Pat, Michael and Randy
There can only be ONE "Uncle Mike" to myself and my sister. Ask him for something and consider it done. We have such fond memories and stories of laughter. He will remain always in our lives.
With deepest condolences from Walter and Diane and our families.
October 22, 2019
Paraschak Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike & Janet Brucher & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Harris and Family
October 21, 2019
Pat, Mike and Family, Randy and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you Pat, & your whole family .Mike was a good man that will be missed. We will always remember him cooking at the bazaars and seeing him at the polls on Election Day. Rest In Peace Mike
October 21, 2019
Mike, Lisa and family, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was always a kind gentleman. May he rest in peace, free of pain. Don and Gini Scavone
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Oct
24
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc. - Hunlock Creek2386 State Route 118, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
Oct
25
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc. - Hunlock Creek2386 State Route 118, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
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