Nicholas Kuzo III

Nicholas Kuzo III

Nicholas Kuzo III, 78, of Jim Thorpe, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in his residence, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Kathleen "Neen" (Creedon) Kuzo. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on June 25 of this year.

Born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, he was a son of the late Nicholas II and Mary (Hoherchak) Kuzo.

He was employed as a hydraulic engineer for the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 36 years and was also employed as a Jim Thorpe police officer for 34 years until his retirement.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jim Thorpe.

Nick was very active in his community and belonged to several organizations throughout Jim Thorpe and the surrounding area.

Surviving along with his wife are daughters, Christine Daniels and her husband, Ray, Jennifer Behan and her husband, Darren, and Nicole "Nikki" Hurley and her husband, Ryan, all of Jim Thorpe; a son, Nicholas "Tony" and his companion, Tracey, of Indiana; brothers, Michael of Jim Thorpe, and Joseph and his wife, Carol, of Weatherly; grandchildren, Mallory, James, Zachery, Olive, Molly, Caiden and Leila; great-grandchildren, Ariella, Harley and Thorin; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Kuzo.

Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 180 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, with the Rev. Ronald Minner officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, Jim Thorpe. Call from 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, Nesquehoning, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be offered at www.blazoskyfh.com.