October 21, 1939 to October 21, 2014
Richard P. KashubaOctober 19, 2014Born on Oct. 19, 1956, the divine soul of Richard P. Kashuba entered eternal peace on Oct. 19, 2014. Richie was the loyal son of the late Harold Kashuba and Mary Mroz Kashuba. He leaves behind the love of his life since high school, his devoted wife of 32 years, Janie Jones Kashuba. He was a loving and devoted father to Christina Manuel and companion, Nate Kane, Scranton; Renee Kashuba and companion, Ryan Wilczak, North Wales; and Lena Kashuba Wolfe and husband, Ryan Wolfe, Scott Twp. He was blessed with two precious grandchildren, Marianna Rose Wilczak and Wyatt Richard Wolfe. Richie was also the baby brother of Harold Kashuba and wife, Clare, Scranton; the late Stanley Kashuba and wife, Debbie, Maryland; Bobby Kashuba and companion, Gail Zator, Archbald; Judy Kashuba Kilmer and husband, John, Scranton; and big brother to his lifelong brother of his soul, Michael Capp and wife Pam, Taylor. Richie was a concerned and caring uncle to nieces and nephews, to great-nieces and nephews and to a great-great-nephew. Living next door to each other since birth, he and his nephew, Jonathan Naro, as well as his great-nephew, Quintin Naro, formed a special and mutually nurturing relationship. Richie’s many cousins and countless friends were always in his heart. He would have done anything for each and every one of them.A lifelong West Sider, Richie attended SS. Peter and Paul Grade School. A proud Invader, he was a 1975 graduate of West Scranton High School. He was especially proud of earning his pilot’s license. Richie was a hard worker, beginning his long journey as a paper boy at the age of eight and ending as a recycling truck driver for Scranton’s Department of Public Works. He performed each and every job with a strong work ethic and with dignity and respect for everyone he met along the way. Richie was an avid hunter and an occasional fisherman. He had a love for baseball and a loyal dedication to his favorite football teams, the West Scranton Invaders, the PSU Nittany Lions and the Dallas Cowboys. Most of all though, Richie enjoyed providing for his family. He took great pleasure in making their home safe and comfortable in every possible way, doing most of the remodeling and repair work with his own two hands. He was a self-made doer who took humble pride in his many accomplishments, including guiding himself through the world of computer technology. Fixing things, whether functional, physical or emotional, was his way of showing he cared. He did so without reservation. Richie Kashuba’s legacy is one of humility, simplicity, sacrifice and service to others. His understanding, compassion and love were evident in his daily life. His shy, sensitive smile will forever shine through all who love him. His gentle spirit will prevail in our hearts and souls. Hopefully, if we follow his inspirational example, we will have the privilege of being with him again. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Doctor Eugene Harsym, the doctors and staff of the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and especially to everyone at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart.The funeral will be Friday at 9:45 a.m. from the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann St., Scranton, PA 18504, with Christian Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Basilica. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
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