John T. Clark
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John T. Clark, 76, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre surrounded by his family.
Born in Pittston on April 15, 1936, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Long Clark.
He was a graduate of Pittston High School and served in the U.S. Army.
He had been employed for 33 years with the Container Corporation of America in Philadelphia. Upon retirement, he fulfilled his lifelong dream and opened Clarks’ Lounge on Main Street in Avoca, which he operated for 20 years.
He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, and the Duryea VFW.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Clark.
Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Ann Marie Mulhern Clark; daughter, Kim Clark, Plymouth Meeting; son, John Clark, Pittston; grandchildren, Tyler John Clark and Kathryn Ann Clark; nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Hospice Community Care and Compassionate Care Hospice, especially Lorraine, Mary and Julie for the exceptional care they provided him during his stay there.
According to Mr. Clark’s wishes, he donated his body through the Humanity Gifts Registry to the Commonwealth Medical College.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com .
