Joseph G. Macy, 82, a resident of West Wyoming, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, March 07, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

His beloved wife is Frances P. (Nocek) Macy. Together, Joseph and Frances shared 54 years of marriage.

Born on June 10, 1930 in Luzerne, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Dzurus) Macey.

Raised in Luzerne, Joseph attended the former Luzerne High School.

A United States Army Veteran, Joseph served for two years during the Korean War. During his time of service, he was decorated with the Army Occupation Medal (Japan). Upon his honorable discharge on March 09, 1953, Joseph attained the rank of Corporal.

Prior to his retirement, Joseph was employed for many years as a butcher for the Acme Market, formerly located at the Midway Shopping Center in Wyoming.

Joseph was a longtime member of Saint Monica’s Parish, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, West Wyoming.

In addition to his wife, Frances, Joseph is survived by his son, Dr. Joseph J. Macy, of Anchorage, Alaska; his daughter, Linda Ciampi and her husband Tom, of West Wyoming; his sisters, Irene Cerny, of Randolph, New Jersey and Theresa Gardzalla, of Seneca, South Carolina; his seven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Monday, March 11, 2013, at 10:00 AM in Saint Monica’s Parish, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 363 West 8^th Street, West Wyoming, with the Reverend Leo J. McKernan, his Pastor, officiating.

Those who are attending the funeral are kindly asked to assemble directly at the church as there will be no procession from the funeral home.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton.   

Family and Friends are invited to call on Sunday, March 10, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

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

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in Joseph’s memory to Saint Monica’s Parish, 363 West 8^th Street, West Wyoming, Pennsylvania 18644 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.