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Thursday, March 20, 2003 Page: 6A
Eugene McCloskey
march 19, 2003
Eugene T. McCloskey, 78, of Bethel Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Wednesday at
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born Feb. 8, 1925, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Aloysius and
Julia McCloskey. He was a graduate of GAR Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre,
and served with the Army Special Services Center for three years during World
War II. He was employed as a men’s clothing salesman for various local
companies including American Clothing, Kranson’s, Stetz’s and The Hub. He was
a professional musician, playing guitar with local groups for many years.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Aloysius and William; and sisters,
Betty and Helen Wagner.
Surviving are sister, Marian Watchilla, New Jersey; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday from the McLaughlin Family
Funeral Service 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass at 9:30 a.m.
at St. Mary’s Church Of The Immaculate Conception. Interment will be in St.
Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today.