Obituary of Richard Kenzakoski Sr.

Richard Kenzakoski Sr, 75 of Bald Mountain, passed on Saturday, November 2, 1019, surrounded by his family in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.  

Born in Wilkes Barre on November 14. 1943, he was a son to the late Joseph and Stella Wawruch Kenzakoski.  He attended Bear Creek Elementary and was a graduate of James M. Coughlin class of 1962.

He served his country for six years in the PA National Guard, 109th Field Artillery, Kingston PA.  He was honorably discharged after his term of service.

Richard and his brothers owned and operated Kenzakoski  Brothers Construction Company. They had built Wilkes Barre Municipal Golf Course, Plains Plaza as well as many other projects in and around Wilkes Barre area.

Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing especially trips out of state with friends and family.  He also took pride in spending time with his grandchildren.

Richard is preceded in death by parents; and sons Richard Jr and William as well as his brother Joseph.

Surviving are his sons; James and his wife Elaine, Bear Creek; Steven and his fiance Megan, Bear Creek; former spouse Linda Casterline Carney, Hunlock Creek; grandsons R.J., Zack, Billy, Jimmy, Ben and Gavin.  Granddaughters Megan and Tabitha.  Sisters, Denise Olson and her husband William, Westminster,  Diane Sott and her husband Peter, Westminster. Brothers, Charlie and his wife Kay, Bear Creek,  Edward, Bear Creek,  Robert and his fiance Joann, Westminster.

Richard's funeral service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019; at 10:30 a.m. in the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc,, 55 Stark Street, Plains Township.  Service will be officiated by Rev. Leo Thompson.  Interment will be private.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For online condolences or for directions to services, please visit www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com