Kenneth J. Musto

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.

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