Obituary of Joseph Adam Pradziad

Joseph Adam Pradziad, 46, of Parsons Manor, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 3, 2012 in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township, following an lengthy illness. Born June 29, 1966, in Stutgart, Germany, he was the son of Helen Hodakowski Pradziad, with whom he resided and the late Ferdynand (Fred) Pradziad, who died February 16, 1986. Joseph was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1984 and served four years in the United States Army. He was employed as a cashier for the former Orloski's Mini Mart and other local convenience stores. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburg Steelers, Philadelphia Phillies; enjoyed family reunions and playing cards. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Surviving in addition to his mother Helen are brothers Francis, Wilkes-Barre; John and his wife Jen, Collegeville, PA. Joseph's funeral will be conducted on Friday at 9:00 a.m. from the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hudson. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. The family extends their sincere thanks and appreciation to the medical staff of the Veterans Medical Center for their compassionate care of Joseph. Condolences or directions may be accessed at www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.