A true American hero climbed the stairway to heaven on May 10. A recipient of two Purple Hearts and many prestigious awards, he fought a courageous battle against Agent Orange. Vincent Narcoonis, 76, of Olyphant, PA, passed away in Scranton. Formerly from Throop, PA, he was the son of Edward and Frances Narcoonis. He is survived by his wife, Joan; they were married for 53 years. He was a gentle, kind, and giving man who would help anyone with his many talents in carpentry, repairs, and more—always taking loving care of his wife. He loved to make people laugh. His motto: “There is too much sadness in the world.”
Vince served as Vice President of the Federation of Metal Detectors and Archaeologists, was a member of the Shopa Davey VFW, ,Peckville and the Raymond Henry American Legion Post 327. He volunteered to improve Nay Aug Park, served as photographer for the WVIA-44, PBS auction and the Wilkes-Barre Air Show, and was a Eucharistic Minister and hospitality representative for the Cathedral of St. Peter. He had a deep love for animals and children, and a community servant who lived to lift others. Vince was a gentle, generous man who loved to laugh and help others. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joan; brothers, Edward and Paul; niece Ann Narcoonis; sisters-in-law Nancy (Dave) James, Dorothy DeRamus, and brother-in-law Chester (Kathy) Olshefski; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
His wife, Joan, would like to thank the doctors, nurses, aides, and staff of the fourth-floor Neurology Unit at Geisinger CMC Scranton for their outstanding care and compassion, as well as the gentle care of Sacred Heart Hospice.
Because of Vince’s giving nature, he would like you to perform a random act of kindness or make a donation to your favorite charity.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 am, in the Cathedral of St. Peter, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Friends will be received in the church from 9 am until 10 am. Interment will be held on Monday, May 19, at 9:30 am, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and direction of the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, West Scranton.
