Mr. Thomas Kokinda, 102, of Duryea, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Highland Manor, Exeter with his loving wife by his side.

Born in Duryea, he was the son of the late John and Mary Stefanko Kokinda and was a graduate of Duryea High School. He worked on radar during World War II at Western Electric, New Jersey. Tom was the owner of Prime-Time Travel, Scranton.

He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. Tom was president of the Pittston Senior Center Council and was on the advisory board of the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties for the Area Agency on Aging.

He was preceded in death by his son, Richard, daughter, Jeanie Kritzer, brothers, David, Jack, Joseph and Charlie and sister, Mary Lisiak.

He and his wife, the former Connie Colella Andrews, would have celebrated their 10th Wedding Anniversary on July 20th.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
Son, Thomas Kokinda and his wife, Judy, of Boston, MA
Daughter, Rosemary Kokinda Gonzalez and her husband, Juan, of Henderson, Nevada
Daughter, Beverly Kokinda Avvisato of Florida
Stepson, Robert Andrews and his wife, Karen, of Tunkhannock
Granddaughter, Rhiannon Schnaars and her husband, Jon
Granddaughter, Kayleigh Avvisato
Granddaughter, Caitlin Andrews
Grandson, Peter Kokinda
Great grandson, Axel

Nieces and nephews
Great nieces and great nephews

The family would like to thank Dr. Guy Fasciana for the care and compassion that was shown to Tom and his family over the years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 9:30 am in Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Tom's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Connie & family. I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Victoria Meckalavage (about 22 hours ago)

Dear Connie, We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lynn and Albert Brown (1 day ago)

To Beverly, My condolences in the news of your dad's death. I don't know if you remember me but you were my student aide at King's College.

Jeanne Primatic (2 days ago)

Aunt Connie, so very sorry to have heard about Tom’s passing. May he rest in peace. Unfortunately, we are away this week and were unable to attend the services. But please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff,Maura,&Gianna Colella (3 days ago)

Connie and family, I am very sorry to hear that Tom passed away. May he rest in peace. I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared.

Dave Zingaretti (3 days ago)

Rip Tom, I will miss seeing you at the casino.

Frank Marriggi (4 days ago)

What a long life! Tom graduated in 1940 with my mom they were friends for many years and always on the reunion committee together… Beverly and RoseMary you girls were special to my mom and I am so sorry for your loss! To His wife and family and all those who knew and loved him I offer a prayer of peace and condolence!

Judy Lambert (4 days ago)

Mr Kokinda was a kind , polite man.

Michael Rostkowski (4 days ago)

So sorry to hear about Tom he was so full of life and love and always smiling. God Bless you Connie and your families as you share your precious memories of him.

Ann Edwards (4 days ago)

You are Loved & will be Deeply Missed.

Bob, Karen, & Caitlin Andrews (5 days ago)

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