Joseph Bernard Halechko Jr.

Joseph Bernard Halechko, Jr., beloved father, pop, 78 years of age of Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton.

Born Saturday, November 3, 1945 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph Bernard Halechko, Sr. and Helen (Salko) Halechko. Joe was also predeceased by; wife, Patricia (Tulay) Halechko; grandchildren, Kennedy Ava Halechko, and Landin Fisher; brothers, Michael, and Dana Halechko.

Surviving are son, Joseph Halechko and his wife Becky, daughters, Lisa Moran wife of Michael, Michelle Gower wife of Michael, Jennifer Barnes wife of Jeff, Kelly Jean Halechko and her fiance Ed Flaim and Ashley Halechko and her fiance Adam Fisher; grandchildren, Dante, Brielle, Morgan, Michael Gower Jr, Michael Moran Jr., Carisa, Bristol, Riley, Carlisle, Kaileigh; great grandchildren, Jacob, Cayden, and Dylan.

A 1964 graduate of Hazleton High School, Joe served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Continuing his patriotism, Joe worked for Tobyhanna Army Depot as a radar technician for 27 years. He held memberships in the Hazleton American Legion, Amvets of White Haven, and V.F.W. of Beaver Meadows. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, Joe was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed the companionship of his dog Max. " Little Joe" as his friends would call him enjoyed daily breakfast gatherings with his buddy's at Antonio's. He enjoyed picnics and events with his family and especially his grandchildren.



Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Funeral Services Thursday April 25, 2024 at 8 o'clock PM. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 6 to 8:00 P.M. Military honors to be bestowed.

Private Interment will be in St. Mary's R.C.C. Cemetery Coxeville, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Joe's name to:
Carbon County Animal Shelter
63 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania 18240
or
Disabled American Veterans Association
5000 Wissahickon Ave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com