
Charles "Chas" Gardocki, 87, of Scranton, died Wednesday at Geisinger Community Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Grace McCrone Gardocki.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Stanley and Helen Raychel Gardocki. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul's Church and a graduate of West Scranton High School. Charles was a United States Air Force veteran and worked for the U.S. Postal Service until retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his yard. He also took great pride and interest in following his grandchildren's accomplishments and adventures. Recently he was blessed with two great-granddaughters.
Surviving are his son, Charles (Chuck) and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Aaron (Kristin), Nicholas (Madison), Matthew (Catie Keck); great-granddaughters, Jennifer Grace and Emerson Jo; several nieces and nephews; and three sisters-in-law, Joan Gardocki, Alice Robeson and Susan Adrian.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Stephen, Edward and Leonard Gardocki.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Chas's nephew Johnnie and longtime neighbor Denise Rogers for all of the care and support over the years.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in SS. Peter & Paul Church. Interment with military honors, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.
Arrangements by Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann's St.
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John Orr
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I worked with Chas at the West Side Post Office for my years. We had lots of laughs. He was great guy. RIP
John Orr
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Stephen Gardocki
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of my Uncle Chaz, He was a good and kind man who was liked and respected by all who knew him. I have many fond memories of my Uncle and Aunt Grace while growing up on St Ann St, We interacted daily and often shared family meals together especially around the holidays when all his brothers and my cousins got together at Grandma Gardocki's home. My Uncle was also known to be a very good baseball in his younger years and loved his pet cat.
He was an all around good man who shall be missed by all. He was recently blessed
with two new great granddaughters who he was especially proud of along with his grandchildren. Rest in peace Uncle Chaz. I am sure Aunt Grace will be there to welcome you into heaven with the rest of our family.
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