Nicholas Souchik Jr.

Oct. 15, 2012

Nicholas Souchik Jr., a resident of Pittston Township, passed away on Monday evening, Oct. 15, 2012, at his residence.

Born on July 19, 1948, in Edwardsville, Nicholas was a son of the late Nicholas Souchik Sr. and the late Anna (Holowchak) Souchik.

Nicholas was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. He went on to further his education at Tri-State University, Ind., where he acquired his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Later, he went on to acquire his master's degree.

Prior to his retirement, Nicholas was employed for many years by the Department of Defense as an electrical engineer with the Department of the Navy.

In his earlier years, Nicholas served as the executive director of the Luzerne County Civil Defense. He played an instrumental role during the Agnes Flood in helping to organize aid for the flood victims.

In addition to his parents, Nicholas and Anna Souchik, Nicholas was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Souchik.

Nicholas is survived by his children, Marie Carver, of Shavertown, Nicholas Souchik, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; his brothers, Robert Souchik, of Dawson, Ga., David Souchik, of Blue Bell, Pa.; his five grandchildren; his nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held for the immediate family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. For additional information or to send the family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website at www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.