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Joseph Kristek Obituary

Kristek, Joseph E.

Binghamton: Joseph E. Kristek, 63, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Ernestine (Sweet) & William O. Kristek; brother, William O. Kristek, Jr.; and his father-in-law, Tony Pantalone. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joann (Pantalone) Kristek; son, Robert Simeck, VT; and daughter & son-in-law, Rachele (Simeck) & Manny Garbidakis, PA; grandchildren, John Garbidakis & his fiancée Brittany Church, Alexis Garbidakis, Hope Perez and Austin Simeck; brothers, Robert Kristek and William O. Kristek III; sister-in-law, Christine Rotella (Joe Rotella), NY; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dan & Chris Pantalone, IL and Jim & JoAnn Pantalone, FL; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Pantalone, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Joseph was a US Army Veteran and formerly employed at Fairbanks Valve Co and was a retired employee of Vail Ballou Press. His greatest joys were spending time with his family, cooking and riding his Honda Goldwing Trike. We would like to thank all our family, friends, and Lourdes Hospice who have been so helpful to us. A Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday, July 11, 2013, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, from 4-8 p.m. Those wishing kindly consider memorial contributions to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850.

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2013.

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Joann Pantalone Kristek

July 6, 2025

Interesting have many great memories of Joe and too many to share. The best thing we did was buy the Goldwing and had it tricked for him. We enjoyed that bike a lot and it made us both happy! I will miss him forever

Manny & Rachele Garbidakis

July 6, 2025

We love and miss you so much!!!! We have such great memories of the years we did have together but wish we had more time. 12 years have now passed but we still laugh and say dad would have loved this. You have missed out on our six beautiful grandkids that we wish you were here.
Love to you always!!!

Johnnie Barrett

July 3, 2025

It's hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that my dear friend Joe has been gone for 12 years! Continue to rest in peace my friend. We'll meet again some day!
Johnnie B.

Rachele

September 26, 2024

Well Dad I just can´t believe it´s been 11 years now. You are so loved and missed everyday!!! You were taken from us to soon and we think of you all the time. I wish you were here!

Johnnie B.

July 2, 2022

9 years and I still think of you all the time, and I still miss you too my brother!

Joann Kristek

July 4, 2019

I miss you every day of my life!

JOHNNIE BARRETT

July 2, 2019

Hard to believe that it's been 6 years since we lost you. I still love you and miss you brother.

Robert SIMECK

December 26, 2013

Merry Christmas pop!! Love Rob and Austin

September 18, 2013

Angie & Jim Waldron

August 13, 2013

Aunt Joann-
Words just aren't good enough to say how sorry I am for your loss and how much we will miss Uncle Joe. I often think of our walks to the lake and the times we spent together. Please know that I am always here for you. Love you

Carman And Karen Rotella

August 6, 2013

Aunt Joann, We will miss Uncle Joe a lot and you are always in our thoughts and prayers. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Christine Rotella

July 16, 2013

Joann, I can't begin to express the sadness in my heart for you and your family (and all of us). I haven't the slightest doubt Joe is happy and feeling great now, but we will miss our human interaction with the man we all loved. I pray that the holes in our hearts -- expecially yours -- will eventually be filled with smiles and happy memories. There certainly are lots of them to recall! Please believe that the angels have you wrapped in their wings during this difficult time, and that includes Joe. Sending you love and hugs from a distance. Sissy

Willie Branagan

July 16, 2013

To Jo and family...Please accept my love and heartfelt condolences for your deep loss.

Willie Branagan

July 16, 2013

May I extend my love and heartfelt condolences for your deep loss.

Dan and Chris Pantalone

July 16, 2013

Hi Sis,
I'm so glad Chris and I were able to make it to Binghamton to see you and Joe before it was too late. We are going to miss him terribly. We are always here for you if you need or want anything. Love ya!

Joe W Kristek

July 11, 2013

Please accept the condolences and heart felt sympathies from one Kristek household to another. Say "hello" to Uncle Otto, Aunt Ernie and cousin Bill for me. Rest In Peace, cousin.

joyce talbut

July 10, 2013

Dear Joann and family, I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I'm sure you have many happy memories of him . Just keep them close. My deepest sympathy . Joycie Talbut.

Brian Kovach

July 10, 2013

Joann and family sorry to hear about Joe we have all lost a good friend and person will keep all in my prayers

July 10, 2013

To Joe's family. I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing..I went to school with him and my brother Moose Stilloe was very good friends with him. Moose passed away a few years back. Now Joe will be an Angel like Moose to watch over all his loves ones..
R.I.P. Joe....
David and Angie "Stilloe" Dirig.

July 10, 2013

Joann and family---So very sorry to see about Joe's passing...He was a great person who always made us laugh...Glad Pete got to see him not that long ago..Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Pete and Karen Weston

July 10, 2013

JoAnne,Rob and Rachele,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Joe.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~Jo el and Renee Kundrata~

Shari Martone

July 10, 2013

Joann, and all of your family, my sincerest sympathies. Joe was a great guy and I know that he'll be sorely missed.

July 9, 2013

Dear Jo and Family, What a shock to hear that the strongest personality of our Empire Lake gang could fall so soon? There were almost thirty years since we last sat around the summer campfires at the lake. It went by so fast. Joe and Jo's campsite and home was famous for taking in us strays and providing a home atmosphere, especially during the Holidays. I can't thank you and Joe for the years of friendship and countless extraordinary meals. There is huge hole in all of our lives from the loss of Joe Kristek. Our prayers are with you all. Dan Young and family
Mokelumne Hill, CA

Anita Parker

July 9, 2013

Joann and family...We are deeply sorry for Joe's loss. He was such a wonderful man and loved his family so much. There are no words to express for the sorrow you all bear at this time. Please find comfort in those who care for you and him, and peace in your hearts. May God bless you all and give you strength. Sincerely...Anita & Arnold Parker

July 9, 2013

So sorry to hear about the death of cousin Joe. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Marilyn (Kristek)Niland

tony srnka

July 9, 2013

sorry for your loss

Robert Waffle

July 9, 2013

Joann and family, Very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy, I remember our fun times during the Sears days. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Robinson

July 8, 2013

Joanne,
So sorry to read about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nikki & Ken Bidwell

July 8, 2013

We didn't know Joe personally but we live across the street from him and him and his wife always seemed to be such great people since we have lived here for 4 years. We are so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time.

John & Olga Garbidakis

July 8, 2013

May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate the life that Joe lived and we became a part of.He will be missed deeply and sincerely. Joann, our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for loss of the love of your life.

George,Kiki, Billy & Olga Stergianopoulos

July 8, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.Joanne, Joe will always be in our hearts and minds. There were plenty of laughs that we shared as a family and he will be missed deeply.

Kaitlyn Patak

July 8, 2013

Aunt Joann,
I'm so sorry for your loss! Joe was a wonderful man who loved you dearly along with your family and friends! He will be missed by many! I send my love and prays to you and your family!! I love you

Toz

July 8, 2013

My heart goes out to you and the kids Joann. I can't say how much he will be missed. I will thank God every day for the memories of the times we all spent together. I am proud to call him my friend.

July 8, 2013

Joann and family; feel so bad for all of you. So sorry for your loss. It seems so unreal. Joe was a riot to be around, always joking. We have some great memories from days gone by and will remember him always. Prayers for all of you. Diane & Mark Harrison

Frank Torre

July 8, 2013

Joann and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joe was a great individual and I am happy to say that I knew him as a very dear and kind friend.

Many fond memories of him from my SUNY days especially at the Lake.

Johnnie B.

July 8, 2013

Joann, You have lost your Husband and Best Friend on this Earth, and my deepest sympathies go out to you and the entire family. I too have lost a very dear friend and I will miss him terribly. But at least we have have some fantastic memories of a fantastic Man who will live in our hearts forever! God Bless you, the kids, grand-kids and the rest of the family.

Lois Yurko

July 8, 2013

Joann, Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband, Joe who was so dearly loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love you much! Lois

Bonni Phelps

July 8, 2013

To the entire family of Joe and Joann Kristek, We are so very fortunate and blessed to have been able to be a part of Joe's life and your family for the last 6 years or so. He has given us so many reasons to smile, laugh and just feel good. Great memories we have with him and the entire family. We love you all. Randy & Bonni Phelps

Joe & Melissa Pantalone

July 8, 2013

Aunt Joann, So sorry for your loss. He was a great man and a joy to be around. He will be missed dearly.

July 8, 2013

Joann with deepest sympathy we send our condolences to you and your family, very sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely, Dennis and Jane McNamara

July 8, 2013

My deepest condolences. Dick McCarthy

July 8, 2013

We are all going to miss you pop!!! Rob, Hope and Austin.

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