Mr. John "Dick" Kuzma, age 80, of Valley Park Estate's Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Gnaden Huetten Hospital Blue Mt. Health Care in Lehighton, Pa.
A member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville.. He was also a member of 1943 Nesquehoning High School Grad. Class. WWII Army Veteran. Upon returning from the Army he played Semi-Professional Football with the Nesquehoning Hurricanes. Seven members of the Football team earned Football Scholarships to Rider College of Princeton, NJ., were Mr. Kuzma graduated.
After graduation he worked at Pennwalt Corp from 1957- 1972 and then worked for 22 yrs at E. F. Houghton Corp. as Assistant Controller until retirement 1994. Married June 22, 1957. .
He was the son of the late John Kuzma and the late Eva (Zulick) Kuzma.
He is also survived by his wife of 48 yrs. Mrs. Olga (Baranovich) Kuzma;
One Daughter,
Daughter-Mrs. Suzanne Smith wife of Kim of Elverson, Pa.
One Son,
Son-Mr. David John Kuzma & wife Malissa of Lehighton, Pa.
One Sister,
Sister-Mrs. Marge Spack of Pompano Beach, Fla.
One Brother,
Brother-Mr. Michael Kuzma of Boca Raton, Fla.
Five grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Funeral service will be at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 , Rev. Joyce Pfeiffer
officiating.
Memorials in his honor to St. Peter's Union Church St. Peter's Church Road Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Committal services at the convenience of the family.
Online Registry maybe signed at
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