Centak, Sr.

Miner’s First Name:   Joseph
Miner’s Middle Name:   Louis
Miner’s Last Name:   Centak, Sr.
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Birth Place of Miner:   Born in Hudson, Plains Township, PA
Miner’s Country:   USA
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Miner Information:
Joseph L. Centak, Sr. of 23 Kado Street, Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Army Veteran of World War II , fought in The Battle Of The Bulge, received a certificate of merit, the EAME Theatre Ribbon and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He was previously employed by the Delaware Colliery, Hudson. Black Lung Recipient prior to his passing October 20, 1992. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a sewing machine operator by Craft Associates, Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church of the Maternity, Wilkes-Barre. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 199, Parsons. My mom told me that, before the war, my father was an altar boy. I remember seeing my father kneeling at his bedside to say his evening prayers before going to sleep. After the war, my father was a different man troubled by his memories of war .

Place & Manner of Miner’s Death:   Died at home ; Black Lung, Heart Condition, Cancer throughout body.
Died:   October 20 , 1992
Birth Date:   Died age 71 .

Married:   Yes
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Wife’s Name:   Cecilia
Wife’s Middle Name:   Agatha
Wife’s Last Name:   Bondoch
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Wife’s Country:   United States
Arrived in USA:   Born in USA
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Birth Date:   Nov 23 , 1924 . Now 91 years old ; resides in nursing home .

Number of Children:   4

Child Name 1:   Joseph
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Child Name 2:   Yvonne
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Child’s Last Name:   Masakowski
Birth Date:   Nov 19 ?

Child Name 3:   John
Child’s Middle Name:   Joseph
Child’s Last Name:   Centak
Birth Date:   03/08/1955

Child Name 4:   David
Child’s Middle Name:   Louis
Child’s Last Name:   Centak
Birth Date:   10/06/

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Author’s Name:   John
Author’s Middle Name:   Joseph
Author’s Last Name:   Centak
Phone Number:   570-331-2985
Relationship to Miner:   Son
Street Address:   4 Helen Court
City/Town:   Courtdale
State:   Pennsylvania
Zip:   18704
Email Address:   jcfinisher@gmail.com