Kenneth J. Musto
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
Kenneth J. Musto, 83, of Pittston and most recently Wesley Village, died Wednesday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.
Born November 27, 1942, in Pittston, he was the devoted son of the late John and “Day” Pasquariello Musto of Cork Lane. He was a graduate of Saint John’s High School class of 1960, and Kings College class of 1964. Kenneth proudly served in the Peace Corps station in the Ivory Coast. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston where he was an avid volunteer. Kenneth worked as a medical technician specialist at Pittston, NPW, Nesbitt, and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospitals, and retired as a supervisor.
Kenneth had a very strong sense of community involvement, he was an active member in the formation of the Care and Concern clinic of Pittston and volunteered at the Geisinger Heart Hospital. Privately Kenneth was very proud of an endowment established at LCCC in the name of his late wife to assist students pursing a career in nursing. He was a lifelong member of the Greater Pittston YMCA where he severed on the board of directors.
After retirement he found great joy in substituting at Seton Catholic High School and his adopted alma mater Wyoming Area.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 33 years, Kathryn (Kathy) Theresa Musto, brothers, Ronald J. Musto, Sr., and John Musto, Jr., brother-in-law, Tracy O’Haire, sister-in-law, Margaret (Peg) Dodgson, niece, Mary Dodgson, and nephew, Michael Dodgson.
Surviving are sister-in-law, Mary Jean Musto, nieces and nephews, Lisa Musto, Ronald J. Musto, Jr. (Renee), Nicholas Musto (Katherine), Donald Dodgson (Colleen), Kay Dodgson, Brian Dodgson (Ann Marie), Grace Ann Dodgson (Ed Duffy), John Dodgson (Pam), and Susan Dodgson, and numerous great nieces and great nephews.
The family requests that flowers be omitted.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kenneth’s name to the church, charity, or organization of the donor’s choice.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday March 28, 2026 at 1PM in St. Joseph Marello Parish 237 William St., Pittston.
The family will receive friends and relatives Saturday March 28, 2026 from 11AM- 12:45PM at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William St., Pittston.
Interment will be in Mountain View Burial Park, Harding.
To the family of Kenny, I am so very sorry for your loss.
I knew Kenny from GWV and also being a friend of Msgr Francis Callahan . To know Kenny was to love him and also torment him!!! While he volunteered at GWV Heart Hospital we had lots of laughs. Kenny will truly be missed.
He is now with his loving Kathy❤️
Rest easy Kenny🙏✝️
Mary Pat Wiedlich
I had the pleasure of meeting Kenny when I was friends with his wife, the late Kathy Musto, when we worked at the Valley Medical Building at the 'NPW Hospital' years ago. I will never forget his sense of humor and his compassion for others. May he rest in peace. He is now joined with his lovely wife. Eileen Younker, BSN : Hanover Township.
Kenny, a friend of my brother Peter and became just like family to us all. He as so much fun, what a character. You will be missed.
Michael Lello
Jupiter, FL
Ken, or as we lovingly referred to you, "Uncle Kenny" when you were our supervisor.... you were always a shining light in our days and I know that you are enjoying the joys of heaven. Thankful that I knew you.
Kenny, you were a good friend, always there to help out, I am going to miss out little talks that went on for hours. Tell Mary and Tom hello and wish my Tony a Happy Birthday!