Waszczak

Miner’s First Name:   Vincent
Miner’s Middle Name:   Edward
Miner’s Last Name:   Waszczak
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Birth Place of Miner:   Johnstown, PA
Miner’s Country:   United States
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When he was 7, Vincent's family took him to Poland on vacation. World War I began while they were there, and e was unable to return to the USA until 1927. at age 20. He started his mining career in 1927, and after working for a number of different Coal Companies in the Wyoming Valley, he retired in 1957 . Being loyal to the industry , he heated his home with coal for many years after retirement, switching to oil heat only when it was no longer practical to use coal.

Place & Manner of Miner’s Death:   Black Lung related
Died:   5/21/1990
Birth Date:   3/3/1907

Married:   Yes
Place Miner Was Married:   Duryea Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, PA

Wife’s Name:   Mary
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Wife’s Last Name:   Tomcicuski
Birth Place of Wife:   Pittston, PA
Wife’s Country:   United States
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Place & Manner of Wife’s Death:   Wesley Village Nursing Home, Inkerman, PA
Died:   7/1/2008
Birth Date:   3/25/1915

Number of Children:   2

Child Name 1:   Joseph
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Birth Date:   3/25/1936

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Birth Date:   4/3/1945

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Author’s Name:   Leo
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Author’s Last Name:   Tighe
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