John Chaklos , 78, of Mill Creek Manor died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in East Norwegian Twp., August 19, 1935, He was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Hocik) Chaklos.
He graduated from the former Pottsville Catholic High School Class of 1953.
He retired from Con Rail, working out of Reading.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, the former Immaculate Conception Church St. Clair, Jack was very active running the Immaculate Conception Catering Hall, Secretary for the Schuylkill County Holy Name Society, and the Minersville Lions.
Surviving are 3 brother, Francis Chaklos of Frackville; Joseph Chaklos and his wife Kathleen of Port Carbon; Edward Chaklos and his wife Gail of Port Carbon; sister Ann Marie Deriscavage of East Norwegian Twp.; Companion Connie D'Alessadro of Pottsville; special niece Denise Long and several nieces and nephews
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Monday from the Immaculate Conception Church on Caroline Ave. St. Clair The Rev. William Glosser will be officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday and 9:00 – 10:00 AM Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund 250 East Hancock St. St. Clair, PA17970 . . Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Clair.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 North Second Street St. Clair PA 17970 is in charge of arrangements.
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My condolences, and assurance of grateful prayers for the repose of the soul of John Chaklos. A devoted and dedicated promoter of the Holy Name of Jesus he will be gratefully remembered for his services to the National Association of Holy Name Societies and I am happy to be able to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for one who faithfully labored for the corporal and spiritual works of mercy for those he shared the gift of a faithful life. May he know the fulness of life promised by our Saviour . Another stalwart Holy Name man leaves us a legacy we must not betray.I pray with John that more members ,men and women respond to the ominous challenges of our day. God bless you John and .all praise and glory to the Holy Name of Jesus !…..Fr.Thomas Hayes O.P-Spiritual Director of the National Association of Holy Name Societies (emeritus-retired)
Chaklos Family, we are very sad to hear of John's passing. We have come to know John from the cruises he ran with the travel club.
He was such a nice man, and fun to be around. He will be missed very much by all.
sending our thoughts and prayers to all, at this very sad time.
With all of our sympathy,
Tom & Brenda Whery, Frackville