Stephen "Pat" Hudock
Born: Tue., Dec. 26, 1922
Died: Tue., May 22, 2012
Visitation
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Fri., May 25, 2012
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC
Interment
Sat., May 26, 2012
Location: St. John Slovak Cemetery
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Sat., May 26, 2012
Location: St. John the Evangelist Church
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Stephen “Pat” Hudock, 89, of West Pittston, passed away on Tuesday May 22, 2012 at his home.
Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Ondek Hudock.
He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston and was a graduate of Exeter High School.
Prior to his retirement in 1983, he was employed at the Stanton Plant of PP & L in Harding and its offices in Scranton.
Pat proudly served his country during World War 11 in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a tail gunner. He was also a member of the VFW Exeter. Post 6518
He was a founding member and past president of the Emanon Country Club, Falls.
Pat enjoyed life like no other. His family, grandchildren in particular, was a major source of pride and enjoyment. The Emanon, the horses at Pocono Down, Mohegan Sun and Penn National were his favorite pastimes.
His family would like to thank his neighbors who were always there to keep an eye on him, as well as the owners, servers and patrons at Agolino’s Restaurant. Usually sporting a smile, when asked how he was his signature response was “never better”.
Preceding him in death were his first wife Vera Mosca Hudock and second wife Jean Pieri Hudock and sisters; Margie Hudock and Mary Mislan.
Surviving are his daughter Deborah and her husband John Tighe, Harrisburg, and grandchildren: Matt Tighe and his wife Francesca, Randolph, N.J.; Mike Tighe and his wife Kim, Bridgeport, Pa. and Stephanie and her husband Bill Sutton, Harrisburg. Also surviving are 4 great grandchildren, his sister Alberta Cameli, Lakewood, Ohio, sister-in-law and life long friend, Eleanor Musto, Exeter, as well as brother –in-law Dino Pieri and his wife Dorothy, West Pittston and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 10:00am at St. John the Evangelist Parish Church, 35 William St., Pittston. The Rev. Richard Cerba, will be celebrant.
Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Schooley St., Exeter.
Friends may call Friday 5:00-8:00pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Salvation Army, 214 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, Pa. 18643
To send the family an expression of sypmathy or an online condolence please visit www,gubbiottifh.com
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anthony faltyn, danielle dasilva
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Posted Wed May 23, 2012
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We will miss you Pat. You always had the best outlook on life. I really enjoyed when you would come over and talked with sparky, that made my day. saprky would like to say if Sockash is there with you, you have it made on the basket ball squad. we all love you, and miss you, love sparky and danielle.
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Esther LaMark
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Posted Thu May 24, 2012
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Mr. Hudock had the best outlook. Always hopeful, optimistic, and upbeat. Knowing him since I was in eighth grade, his outlook never changed. The biggest smile on his face was when he was with his family. He just glowed. A wonderful man and a wonderful person; he will truly be missed. Sincerest condolences to the entire family, especially my dear friend, Deb. Love, Esther
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Delores Kerlin
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Posted Thu May 24, 2012
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I''ve known Debbie''s dad since I''ve known Debbie, which has been over thirty years. He always had a smile on his face. He loved to give Debbie a hard time and she would give it back. He will be missed by everyone. My heartfelt sympathy to you Debbie.
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Val and Tim Cooper
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Posted Thu May 24, 2012
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Dear Deb and family
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Dad. We hope that
your fond memories and love for your Dad bring you solace and comfort always.
Val and Tim
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Jeanine (Lello) Williamson
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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Pat was in the Army Air Corps with my uncle Sylvester Lello, from Dupont, who was also a tail gunner. Pat was with my uncle the morning of his last mission, and upon his return frequently visited with my family. He alwas attended the viewings of all Sylvester's brothers and sisters, the last being my own father's in February 2011. I only knew him through these visits and thought it was quite remarkable for him to remember my family in this way. Please accept my sympathy in his passing.
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Sam Falzone
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Posted Wed May 30, 2012
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Debbie and Family.
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Having worked with Pat for many years, playing golf and keeping in touch often, I got to know Pat as a real nice guy who was always there for everyone.
Many people didn't realize Pat was a real war hero having completed 30 missions as a tail-gunner flying over Germany. I will miss talking with him about old times and hearing his laughter. Surely, there is a place in heaven waiting for him.
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