Chester Gregory Kaspriski, 80, of Hughestown, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Taylor on November 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Chester and Stephanie Michaelwicz Kaspriski.
Chester attended Dupont Schools and St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He had worked for Conrail and retired from Norfolk Southern Rail Road. He always enjoyed his monthly breakfast meetings with his railroad friends.
He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord
Parish, Duryea. He was also a member of the Dupont VFW Post #4909. He was a fan of Penn State football and Detroit Lions football as well as Nascar. He enjoyed watching and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Hall Kaspriski in 2012.
Surviving are his children, Audra Clark, Hughestown; Desiree Kaspriski, Pittston and her fiancé Joseph Gubitoso; and “the little general”, Gregory Kaspriski, Mountaintop; grandchildren, Abigail Clark; Allison Clark; Addisyn Kaspriski and Luca Kaspriski; brother, William Kaspriski (Debbie Rouleau), New Hampshire; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 5pm-8pm in Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 10, 2021, at 9:30am in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea. Interment, Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas.
Desiree, my heart goes out to you and your family in this very difficult time.
I am real sorry to hear of your passing. You were always a straight up Dude and a really great friend. Thanks for always assisting me in stayng out of issues. Rest in Peace Chet! Bear Botsford
My deep condolences to the Kaspriski Family. Worked with Chester at Conrail and had tremendous respect for him. A true gentleman. 🙏
Rest In Peace My Dear Friend Chet. My Deepest Condolences to the Kaspriski Family. Going to miss are weekly telephone conversation about how we built the railroad . 😪
Our deepest sympathy. Fred Pierantoni III