Joseph J. Sanko Sr.

Joseph J. Sanko, Sr., 86 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, a longtime resident of Connecticut, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem.

Born Sunday, April 28, 1935 in Kline Twp, Schuylkill County Pennsylvania the son of the late Nicholas, and Anna (Posinock) Sanko Sr. Joseph was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 63 years, Alma (Doubleday) Sanko; sisters, Mary Gerhard, Theresa Gerhard, Dorothy Orlowski, Ann Charney.

Surviving are sons, Joseph Sanko, Jr., Kenneth A. Sanko; daughter, Debra Marchant, Shirley Dill wife of Rudy; brother, Nicholas Sanko, Jr. and his wife Carol, Stephen Sanko and his wife Debbie; 4 grandchildren; many great grandchildren.

A graduate of the former McAdoo High School, Joseph served honorably in the Army National Guard. Joseph, retired from North East Utilities of Connecticut having worked as an Electrical Contractor. Joseph was Catholic by faith.

An avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and competitive shooting, Joseph cherished his 1967 Ford Fairlane, participating in cruises and local parades.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

A Celebration of Joseph's Life will be held on Wednesday April 20,2022 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.

Interment Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials to:
Colchester Fish & Game Club
P.O. Box 257
Colchester, CT. 06415

Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com