Francis P. Pazo

Francis P. Pazo

Francis P. Pazo, 81, of Moore Township, formerly of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023, in the Slate Belt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Washington Township. He was the loving husband of Lorraine F. (Lill) Pazo. They would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on June 9.

He was employed at the former Paris Accessories, Walnutport, where he worked as a supervisor for 25 years until retiring in 2006.

Born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late John I. and Victoria K. (Kruzek) Pazo.

A 1959 graduate of Lansford High School, Francis honorably served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

Known to possess a good sense of humor, he enjoyed playing jokes and pranks on his family and friends. A talented artist, he also enjoyed drawing and he loved rollercoasters, dining out and camping with his family.

In addition to his loving wife, Lorraine, he will be deeply missed by his three daughters, Lori Heiser and husband, Troy, with whom he and Lorraine resided, Denise Mikovitch and husband, Robert, of Nazareth, and Darlene Pazo and partner, Lisa Rose, of Nanticoke; six grandchildren, Bradley, Davin, Tyler, Vincent, Justin and Chase; a sister, Theresa Svetz of Hometown; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Michael Pazo; and two sisters, Mary Rogalski and Catherine R. Blihar.

Service: Memorial service with military honors noon Monday, April 3, 2023, George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Drive, Rt. 946, Village of Moorestown-Bath. Interment, private. Call 11 a.m.-noon Monday, April 3. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation @ Parkinson.org.