Andrew J. Masaitis, age 82, of Hanover Township, passed away Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes Barre. Born June 1, 1929 in Larksville, he was the son of the late Andrew and Blanche Letukas Masaitis.

He was a devoted member of the former St. Casimir’s Church of Lyndwood, Hanover Township.

Andrew was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, serving during World War II and the Korean War. He was a former officer of the D.A.V. of Kingston.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, for many years as Plant Supervisor. He was also an Instructor of Waste Management Classes.

Andrew had many varied interests. He greatly enjoyed woodworking and loved his trips to Atlantic City with his wife, Betty. He was happiest when he was helping sothers. He was a devoted husband and loving family member.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Robert Masaitis and a nephew, Robert A. Masaitis.

Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, the former Betty Kasmark; nieces, Janine Holofcener and her husband, Ed of Baltimore, MD. and Karen DeLuca and her husband, Anthony of Hanover Township; nephews, Gary Masaitis of Kingston and Gerald Masaitis of Florida; sister-in-laws, Lillian Kasmark of Forty Fort, Dolores Slabinski of Cherry Hill, N.J.; in addition to several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. from the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 West Main Street, Plymouth, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in All Saints Parish, 66 Willow Street, Plymouth. Interment will be in the Lithuanian National Cemetery, Wyoming.

Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com for directions or to submit online condolences to Andrew’s family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 57 North Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, (800) 773-6677.