First Posted: 2/26/2012
Joseph C. Dennis, Sr., of Pittston, died February 23, 2012 in Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes Barre, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Hughestown, September 7, 1934, a son of the late John and Bertha Schuman Dennis. He attended Hughestown Schools. Joe was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pittston, previously serving on the church council and as an usher. He was employed as a foreman in the shipping department at Bracket Steel, Old Forge for several years. Joe served as a constable and Part Time Police Officer in Pittston City. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Bridon American, Hanover. He was an Army Veteran and a member and 2ndVice Commander of American Legion Post 477, Pittston. Joe enjoyed fishing and camping with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid New York Giants fan.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Fred and John Dennis; and sisters, Inga Vanyo, Elizabeth Talipski, Catherine Liskosky, and Anna Koslosky.
He is survived by his wife, the former Hazel Morgan with whom he observed their 50th wedding anniversary December 30, 2011; sons, Joseph Jr., and wife Barbara, Hunlock Creek; David and wife Nory, Pittston; daughters: Cheryl Renna and husband Peter, Old Forge; and Jennifer Peterson and husband John, Pittston; grandchildren Megan Murphy, John and Justin Peterson, Trisha Renna and Nicole Dennis; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Hospice Community Care Kingston for the compassionate care given to Joseph during his illness.
The funeral will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston with services at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Wood Street, Pittston. The Rev. John Castellani will officiate. American Legion Post 477 Pittston will conduct services Sunday evening at the funeral home and Monday at Marcy Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 5 until 8 p.m. Interment Marcy Cemetery, Duryea
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church 9 Wood Street, Pittston, 18640
