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July 20, 2011
Anthony Sharkus Wasilewski, 19, of Meadowland Avenue in Kingston, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2011, while in York. He was a 2010 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School.
Anthony was born on December 29, 1991, in Williamsport. In June 2001, “Tony” and his Dad’s dream came true when he became a member of the Wasilewski family. Tony had an amazing personality and excelled at many sports, especially baseball. He loved the New York Yankees and was a huge Dave Matthews fan.
Tony overcame many struggles and obstacles in his short life and brought so much happiness to his Dad, family and all that knew him. He will be greatly missed by those that loved and believed in him.
Surviving are his father, Scott Wasilewski, Kingston; paternal grandmother Elaine Salamon, Kingston; paternal grandfather Thomas J. Wasilewski and his wife, Jayne, Shavertown; aunt Tara Wasilewski, Kingston; uncle Thomas Wasilewski and his wife, Maureen, Kingston; cousins, Lauren Wasilewski of Los Angeles, Paige and Taylor Wasilewski, Kingston; his girlfriend Amanda Emery of York; as well as his mischievous cat, Blanche.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Tony’s Life with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston, with the Rev. Gregory Kelly officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the S.P.C.A., 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; The Commission on Economic Opportunity, 34 W. Union St., Kingston, PA 18704; or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are being handled by the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
Condolences may be sent online to www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.