Obituary of Richard Kenzakoski

Richard "Richie" Kenzakoski Jr., 49, of Bald Mountain, passed away unexpectedly at his private residence on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Born on November 30, 1966, he was the son to Richard Kenzakoski Sr. and Linda Casterline. He grew up on Bald Mountain where he learned to love all that nature could provide. He attended local schools and was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, class of 1984. Richie continued his education at Luzerne County Community College and pursued an associate degree in architectural engineering technology and went on to Penn State University. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation/ Natural Resources as the Forest Supervisor of the Lackawanna State Park. He was also a Fire Warden for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was recently honored with his fifteenth year of service to the Commonwealth. Richie loved his family, especially his wife, the former, Kim Swoboda. They were high school sweethearts and have been married for 21 year. Together the couple raise their two sons, R.J. and Zack. Richie passed his love of hunting and fishing onto his sons through various hunting trips out to Montana, and surrounding states. Richard was preceded in death by his brother William. Surviving are his loving wife Kim and sons Richard Joseph ( R.J.) and Zack, all at home; father Richard Sr., Bald Mountain, Linda Casterline Carney , Florida; brothers James and his wife Elaine, Bear Creek; Steven and his fiancée Megan, Bear Creek; nieces Megan and Tabitha; and nephews Billy; Jimmy; Ben, and Gavin. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 12, 2015, at 9:30 am from the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., 55 Stark Street, Plains. The Rev. Leo Thompson will be officiating the service. Interment will be held in Fern Knoll Cemetery, Dallas. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Friday evening from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. To send the family condolences or for directions to services, please visit www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.