Paul J. Gemzik, 66, of Dupont passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home. He was born in Dupont, March 19, 1953 and was the son of the late Stanley and Stella (Wrazien) Gemzik.
Paul was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. He was a 1971 graduate of Pittston Area High School and a graduate of Lincoln Tech Trade School, Allentown with a degree in electrical engineering. Paul resided for many years in Elkton, MD and worked for Amtrak. He worked as a master electrician on the Amtrak, Baltimore to Washington, DC line, and retired after 30 years of service. He was a social member of the Dupont VFW. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and trout fisherman. He loved his vegetable garden and was a fan of all Philadelphia sports teams. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded by his brothers Stanley and Carl Gemzik and his nephew Kenneth Gemzik.
Paul is survived by his siblings; Rita Ameen of Clark NJ, Gloria Scyrba, of Dupont and Ted Gemzik, of Waernersville, PA as well as many nieces and nephews.
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont with Fr. Thomas Petro officiating. Friends may call for visitation from 9:30am until time of mass. Interment will be held at the parish cemetery.
Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.