Albert S. Komacek Jr.

Albert S. Komacek, Jr. age 80 of LaBelle, PA died Friday, May 10, 2013. Son of the late Albert S. and Helen Komacek, Sr. He graduated from Brownsville High School Class of 1950 and then California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's degree in 1958 followed by a Master's degree in 1962 from West Virginia University. Albert was a member of the Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville, PA and member of the former St. James R.C. Church of LaBelle, PA. Albert was a Korean War Veteran serving in the US Army until March of 1961. He was a teacher for 37 years with Brownsville High School, retiring in 1993. Albert was a member of Luzerne Township Volunteer Fire Company, a Baseball Coach for Little League, Senior Little League, Pony League and Brownsville High School. He was a Winemaker, Jelly Maker and famed for his sweet tooth. He was predeceased by his wife whom he married on July 30, 1955, Leona Musisko Komacek. Sister: Patricia Kinnick Brother-in-law Stephen Staruch He is survived by his Children: Stanley Komacek and wife Michelle of Uniontown, PA Daniel Komacek and wife Natalie of Charleroi, PA Thaddeus Komacek of Narberth, PA Karen Bilconish of Perryopolis, PA Grandchildren: Claire Komacek, Anne Komacek, Brandon Seehoffer, Tad Komacek, Christian Bilconish and Jessica Bilconish Siblings: Richard Komacek and wife Nancy of LaBelle, PA Helen Staruch of Butler, PA Philip Komacek and wife Seraphine "Sally" of Belle Vernon, PA Brother-in-law: John Musisko and wife Shirley Sister-in-law: Victoria Fritz 17 Nieces and Nephews Friends will be received in the Skirpan Funeral Home 135 Park St. Brownsville, PA on Monday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8PM. Where a prayer service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in the Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville, PA with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Armament as celebrant. Interment in Lafayette Memorial Park with full military rites accorded by American Legion Post 295, 940 and 838. Parish wake service will be held on Monday at 6:30PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to California University of Pennsylvania Foundation for the Albert and Leona Komacek Scholarship Fund 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419.

Visitation Details

Monday, May 13th, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Skirpan Funeral Home

Monday, May 13th, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Skirpan Funeral Home

Service Information

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 10:00am, Historic Church of St. Peter

Interment Details

LaFayette Memorial Park

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