Robert Kmetz, 76, of Hughestown passed away at his home on August 21st, 2024, after a brief illness. Raised in Swoyersville, he was the son of the late Helen (Shipula) Kmetz and John Kmetz.
Bob was a graduate of Swoyersville High School, class of 1966. He joined the US Marine Corps right out of high school and served in the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Swoyersville American Legion, and the Lithuania Club, Inkerman. He was an avid sports fan; loved the Philadelphia Eagles, the 76ers and Penn State Football his entire life. Robert retired from the Tobyhanna Army Depot after many years of employment. Upon his retirement, he loved to tend to his garden and had a green thumb. Robert will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother John and his aunt Marge Shipula.
Bob is survived by his wife Phyllis Oliveri Kmetz, they just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on August 19th. 2024; his daughter Lindsay Kmetz and son Christopher, his sister Mary Ann Stonius and husband “Stoney”, in-laws Florence Palermo (Tony), Jean Oliveri, Ann Marie Alba (Paul), Michelle Sodano (Dee), Stanley Oliveri (Dorice), Joseph Oliveri (Carmalina) Michael Oliveri (Cathy) and numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Robert’s family would like to extend their greatest appreciation to Compassus Hospice for all their support throughout this difficult time.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 26th, 2024, at 7pm at Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea with Fr. Joseph Elston of St. Joseph Marello Parish Church officiating. Friends may call for visitation from 5pm until time of services. AMVETS Honor of Greater Pittston will provide military honors.
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