1932
Joseph
2009
Joseph P. Kerak
August 9, 1932 — August 9, 2009
Mr. Joseph P. Kerak, age 77, of Pine Ave., Hometown, Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa.
Joe, was a graduate of the former Coaldale High School, where he excelled in football, track, and basketball. In 2006 he was inducted to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame/ Carbon County Chapter, in recognition of his accomplishments in high school athletics.
Joe, was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
From 1956 to 1960 he was a photographer for the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and then went to work as a purchasing agent for Triangle Conduit in New Jersey, and Archibald Pa., until 1980. Upon leaving Triangle Conduit, Joe worked for Ametek Plastics of Nesquehoning, retiring in 1999.
Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Pasternak) Kerak.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mildred "Mill" (Felsoci) Kerak;
Three Daughters,
Michelle S. (Kerak) Blumetti wife of Thomas of Fairhaven, Mass.,
Kerry kerak and her fiancee Joel Perry of Tuscarora, Pa.,
Tania Kerak and her husband Bill Pawlowski of Warminster, Pa.;
Two Sons,
Mr. Bryan J. Kerak and his wife Shirley of Jermyn, Pa.,
Joel L. Kerak and his wife Anna of Levittown, Pa.;
One Sister,
Ann (Kerak) Hoepker of Lodi, N.J.;
Three grandchildren,Kyle, Kacy, and Elani.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2009 and from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM Thursday, August 13, 2009.
Mass of Chrisitian Burial from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C., at 10 o'clock AM Thursday, August 13, 2009, Rev. William Linkchorst officiating.
Interment will be at SS. Cyril & Methodius R.C.C. Cemetery, Nesquehoning, Pa.
Memorials in care of Geisinger Medical center / Cardiac Care 100 North Aademy Ave., Danville, Pa. 17822
Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Joe, was a graduate of the former Coaldale High School, where he excelled in football, track, and basketball. In 2006 he was inducted to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame/ Carbon County Chapter, in recognition of his accomplishments in high school athletics.
Joe, was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
From 1956 to 1960 he was a photographer for the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and then went to work as a purchasing agent for Triangle Conduit in New Jersey, and Archibald Pa., until 1980. Upon leaving Triangle Conduit, Joe worked for Ametek Plastics of Nesquehoning, retiring in 1999.
Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Pasternak) Kerak.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mildred "Mill" (Felsoci) Kerak;
Three Daughters,
Michelle S. (Kerak) Blumetti wife of Thomas of Fairhaven, Mass.,
Kerry kerak and her fiancee Joel Perry of Tuscarora, Pa.,
Tania Kerak and her husband Bill Pawlowski of Warminster, Pa.;
Two Sons,
Mr. Bryan J. Kerak and his wife Shirley of Jermyn, Pa.,
Joel L. Kerak and his wife Anna of Levittown, Pa.;
One Sister,
Ann (Kerak) Hoepker of Lodi, N.J.;
Three grandchildren,Kyle, Kacy, and Elani.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2009 and from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM Thursday, August 13, 2009.
Mass of Chrisitian Burial from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C., at 10 o'clock AM Thursday, August 13, 2009, Rev. William Linkchorst officiating.
Interment will be at SS. Cyril & Methodius R.C.C. Cemetery, Nesquehoning, Pa.
Memorials in care of Geisinger Medical center / Cardiac Care 100 North Aademy Ave., Danville, Pa. 17822
Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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