Joseph Gorcenski, Iii

Joseph Gorcenski, III, 51, a life long resident of Dupont, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home. He was reunited with his parents, Joseph E. Gorcenski and Rita (Chmielewski) Gorcenski, who preceded him in death.

Joe was born in Scranton on November 2, 1968.  He was a graduate of Pittston Area High School.  He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont.

Joseph was employed at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre for many years.

Joe was a shy, quiet person who loved the outdoors, animals and his favorite team the Philadelphia Eagles.  Joe cherished his cat, Sabrina, often regaling us with stories and pictures of her antics.

Surviving are; his sister, Sheryl “Sheri” Riley and her husband, Michael, of Dupont; his niece, Amanda Boland.

The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020 from Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 728 Main Street, Avoca, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont.  The Reverend Father Thomas J. Petro will officiate. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.  Friends may call Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Joe’s Life was a testament to the motto “Live your own truth” and in Joe’s memory, hug your pets today and perhaps make a donation to the Humane Society, 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037