Joseph F. Kauczka 69 of Eynon passed away peacefully at home on July 1, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Pittston on May 25, 1956, he was the son of the late Edward and Veronica (Freeda) Kauczka. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a brother Michael in 1972 and a sister Gloria in 2023.
After graduating from Pittston Area High School in 1974 he went on to receive an AAS Degree from Luzerne County Community College, a BS from the University of New Haven and a Master’s Degree from Wilkes-University. He worked for many years in Health Care as a Food Service Director and as an Executive in the Senior Living Industry both Pennsylvania and Delaware retiring from the Commonwealth of PA in 2021.
As an avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren compete in sports, playing guitar and following his beloved Dallas Cowboys. He took a great deal of pride in maintaining a pristine pool for everyone to enjoy during the summer months and loved cruising to the Caribbean with family and friends.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Dorothy Killiri Kauczka of West Pittston, son, Jason and wife Michelle of Charleston, South Carolina and daughter Jamie and husband Dominick Esgro of Scott Township, sister MaryAnn and husband Paul Wydra of Larksville.
The couple would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on November 25th and have 3 grandchildren, Mickey, Wyatt and Vera in addition to several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Maged Khalil and his oncology team from the Lehigh Valley Health Network, Dr. Mary Keohan from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan and the loving and compassionate care provided by the staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday July 18th at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, 1090 Carmalt Street Dickson City, PA 18519. His ashes will be laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic, PA 18507. https://www.hospicesacredheart.org/donate
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Melissa Wasko
Jamie and family, I am thinking of you all and praying for peace and comfort to guide you through these difficult days.
Linda Grebeck Pokorny
I knew Joe most of his life. We are distant cousins through marriage. My thoughts and prayers go with his family. 🙏 ❤️
Pam Ealo
Jamie and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Pamela Ealo
Carole Rainey
Jamie I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
Don Bonetski
My deepest sympathy to the Kauczka family. I am and have been for many years a good friend to Joe’s sister, MaryAnn Wydra..
Don Bonetski ❤️❤️
Theresa Vernoski
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Rest in peace, cousin Joey.
Stan Freeda
So sorry to hear about this. Joe was my cousin. I have fond memories of he and his family from my childhood, though I have not seen him for many years now. It’s still very sad. My condolences to his family, and to my cousin Mary Ann and her family. RIP, Joe.
Marge Fleming Smith
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Joe was one of the Best!
Tara D’Amico
Thinking of you and your family Jamie ..prayers to all
so very sorry ❤️such great memories of your Dad.. always kind and uplifting.
With everything he has gone through , he still had those same traits. I’m so thankful for that encounter and that he got to watch you play again. 🙏
Edward Grebeck
My condolences Dorothy to you and your family. Joe was one of the good guys growing up in Port Griffith. One of my memories of Joe is when he was trying to teach me to play the guitar, but didn’t have what it took. Joe played the guitar well. Farewell friend. Rest in Peace.
Sue & Marty Evans
Jamie and Dorothy and all of the Kauczka , we send our deepest condolences . We are so sorry for your loss 💔 Although Joe left you all with so many amazing memories to cherish forever . Sending our love and hugs to you all . Love Sue , Marty , Fro and Family 🙏❤️