Joseph Anthony Staivecki, 64 years of age of West Catawissa Street Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at home in the tender care of his wife Marcie (Kotzmoyer) Staivecki with whom he shared 40 amazing years.
Born Wednesday, January 7, 1959 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph A., and Dolores (Lopez) Staivecki. Joseph was also predeceased by his brother Robert. and sister JoAnn Tanzo.
Surviving in addition to his wife Marcie are; sons, Anthony Staivecki, Brian Kotzmoyer and his wife Jen; brother, Dr. John Staivecki and his wife Donna; grand children, Ellie Marie, Gabrielle, Jordan, Cora, and Finn. Nieces and nephews also survive Joseph.
A 1976 graduate of Panther Valley High School, Joseph matriculated to Penn State University earning a B.S. in Political Science. Upon graduating from PSU, Joseph entered the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. A member of St. Johns Orthodox Church of Nesquehoning, Joseph was a devoted husband, dad, and brother.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
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