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
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Birth Date: 3/25/1936
Child Name 2: Vincent
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Birth Date: 4/3/1945
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Author’s Last Name: Tighe
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