Thomas J. Froncek Sr., 75, a resident of Dallas, passed into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday morning, June 13, 2021, at his home.

His loving wife is Beverly (Kobeski) Froncek, with whom Thomas would have celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on July 29th.

Born on March 27, 1946, in Pittston, Thomas was one of three children born to the late George Peter Froncek and Mildred Mary (Fedorka) Froncek.

Raised in West Wyoming, Thomas was a graduate of the former West Wyoming High School, Class of 1964.

A United States Navy Veteran, Thomas honorably served his country for nearly 4 years during the Vietnam War, serving aboard the USS Ranger as a Communications Technician Radioman 3rd Class. He was decorated with the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the National Service Defense Medal.

Prior to his retirement, Thomas was employed as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. Following his retirement, he went on to work part-time at Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas.

A proud veteran, Thomas was a member of the American Legion, Post 672, Dallas, serving as its past secretary, and a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 396, Wyoming.

Thomas greatly enjoyed going on bi-annual vacations with his wife; his sister and brother-in-law, Pattie and Butch; and their friends. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing darts, and coaching his children’s little league, softball, and mini football teams.

Family was the center of Thomas’ life, and he cherished every moment he shared with his loved ones. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and he reveled in each of their accomplishments. He will always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

In addition to his parents, George and Mildred Froncek, Thomas was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Froncek Stark; his brother-in-law, best friend, and “Bro”, Frank “Butch” Conniff; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Kathleen Kobeski.

In addition to his wife, Beverly, Thomas is survived by his two loving children, Tami Orlando and her companion, Kevin Burke, Wilkes-Barre; and Thomas J. Froncek Jr. and his companion, Whitney Hudson, Charlottesville, Virginia; his three adoring grandchildren, Logan Orlando; and Piper and Pierce Froncek; his beloved sister, Patricia “Pattie” Conniff, West Wyoming, with whom he shared a close bond; his brothers-in-law, Gary Kobeski, Plains Township; and Clifford Stark, West Pittston; as well as his numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral which will be conducted on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 9:30 AM from the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Joseph J. Pisaneschi, Pastor, officiating.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton section of Kingston Township, where Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Navy.

Family and friends are invited to Thomas’ viewing which will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM, at the funeral home.

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