Mr. Robert F. Shamonsky, age 82, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, November 30, 2006, at Decedent's Residence in Tamaqua, Pa. He was the husband of Violet (Aransky) Shamonsky and they were married for 55 years.
Born in Newkirk, Pa he was the son of the late Joseph & Anna (Terrace) Shamonsky.
Mr. Shamonsky was employed by Leiby's Restaurant and retired in 1976 before that he was a coal miner for many years.
He was a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church in Tamaqua, PA.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Violet (Aransky) Shamonsky.
Daughter-Valerie wife of Ronald Seely of Wapwallopen, PA.
Two Sons,
Jerome J. Shamonsky of Barnesville
George J. Shamonsky of Tamaqua, PA
One Sister,
Mary Louise wife of Thomas Nelson of Wynantskill, N.Y.
Seven grandchildren
Three great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by a son Stephen L. who died in 1993 and 2 sisters Eleanor Devine and Florence Cunningham.
Calling Hours: Monday 12/4/2006 from 9:30 am until time of service at St. Jerome's Roman Catholic Church in Tamaqua.
Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am from St. Jerome's Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. James Brady officiating.
Interment will be at St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery in Tamaqua, Pa.
Contributions to the church or to Hospice St. Luke's.
Online Guestbook may be signed at:
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa.