Edward J. Weitock Jr., 71, a resident of Pringle, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, June 03, 2019, at River Run Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Kingston, following a brief illness.

His loving wife is Virginia L.J. (Fromel) Weitock. Together, Edward and Virginia celebrated their 43^rd wedding anniversary on March 20^th.

Born on June 16, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, Edward was the only child born to the most loving and adoring parents, the late Edward Weitock Sr. and Lenora (Skripka) Weitock.

Edward, along with his parents, resided in North Miami Beach Florida for 23 years, returning to the Wyoming Valley in the early 1970’s. He was a graduate of North Miami High School, North Miami, Florida.

Prior to his retirement, Edward was employed for 26 years by Western and Southern Life Insurance Company. During his time with Western and Southern he was an insurance agent for 12 years and was a manager for 14 years.

A man of many enjoyments, Edward loved golfing, bowling, deep sea fishing, and flying model airplanes. He held membership with the Wyoming Valley RC Flyers Club, Hunlock Creek, and the Nanticoke Seniors Golf Club.

Above all, Edward was a loving and warm-hearted husband, father, son, cousin and friend. He was like a “big teddy bear” and was the most loyal and true friend. His presence will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

In addition to his wife, Virginia, Edward is survived by his daughter, Leila Weitock and her husband, Danash Ganjeh, Bear Creek; his son, Anthony Weitock, Pringle; and his cousins, Charles Stetz and his wife, Joanne, Clarks Green; and Elaine Miller, Albany, New York.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Edward’s viewing which will be held on Saturday, June 08, 2019, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, at the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

A Blessing Service will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 11:00 AM by the Reverend James J. Alco.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Saint Mary the Maternity Roman Catholic Cemetery, West Wyoming.

For additional information or to send the Weitock Family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home’s web-site, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.