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Eric W. Wassel

1940 - 2025

Eric W. Wassel obituary, 1940-2025, Wilkes-Barre, PA

BORN

1940

DIED

2025

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Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC

251 William Street

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Eric Wassel Obituary

Eric W. Wassel, Esq., 55, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic. He faced many unique medical challenges, all of which he met with profound resilience and dignity. He never lost his zest for life. He was the third child born to John V. (Bud) Wassel and Jacqueline J. Capretto Wassel. Eric was a graduate of Greater Latrobe Area High School, a 1992 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, and a 1995 graduate of Widener Law School. Eric began his legal career in 1996, working in Greensburg. He relocated to Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1999 and began to serve the community. In 2015, he opened his own practice on Main Street in Pittston. He was an avid golfer and member at Fox Hill Country Club, where he was well respected and had a brotherhood of friends. He was an adjunct professor at Misericordia University. He was an executive board member of the Luzerne County Bar Association and served as chairman of the annual golf outing for 25 years. Eric was a Jenkins Township Little League coach and truly enjoyed games and practices. He loved his second home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where he had vacationed since he was a child. He enjoyed spending time with family on the beach, playing a competitive game of mini golf, and organizing an annual golf trip with friends. Eric felt blessed to have spent 33 years with his devoted wife, Melissa. They were married for 29 years and shared two beautiful children, his greatest joys, Gabby and Tyler. Eric was a passionate Pittsburgh sports fan. He was a POV blogger for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, H2P! He loved all the Pittsburgh sports teams Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. It wasn't a Pittsburgh sports weekend without a capicola and cheese from Primanti Bros. In addition to his parents, John V. (Bud) and Jacqueline Wassel, wife, Melissa (Falcone) Wassel, and children, Gabby and Tyler Wassel, Eric is survived by sisters, Rachelle Wassel (Scott Glassmith), Pittsburgh, and Jennifer Graham (Paul), North Huntington; brother, Todd Wassel (Kelly), Greensburg; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Louise and Dr. Sam Falcone; brother-in-law, Atty. Sam Falcone; former sister-in-law, Holly Falcone; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that were like family to him. Eric's wife and children invite friends and relatives to celebrate his life from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at ADONIZIO FUNERAL HOME LLC, 251 William St., Pittston, and on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Saint Maria Goretti Parish, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Rev. James Paisley will officiate. The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Allied, Geisinger, and the University of Pennsylvania; his kidney donor, Darcy Eid; the tremendous team at the Cleveland Clinic; the Med Angels; Dr. Robert Yanoshak; and William Williams and Sandra Williams. Eric's spirit to help others throughout his life, despite his own health challenges, earned him a recent honor for nearly 15 years of fundraising leadership for children with autism who are treated at the Allied Services John P. Moses Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. To continue his legacy, in lieu of flowers, friends and family are asked to donate to the pediatric therapy program, Allied Services Foundation, in memory of Eric Wassel, Esq., 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, or online at alliedservices.org/giving. To leave an online condolence, please visit adoniziofuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Jun. 30, 2025.

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joseph valyo

July 16, 2025

Eric was my attorney for years and everything I ever needed he was there. I considered him a friend and I'm so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. To his family I have no words to comfort you. I didn't know. We spoke several times over the last couple months I wish he was still with you all. Great man.

Ed Hoffman

July 3, 2025

We at Hoffman Law LLC are saddened to hear this. Praying for his family and friends.

Robert Maselli

July 2, 2025

I was saddened to hear the news of Eric´s passing. I´ve know him since the days of Our Lady of Grace CCD. He was a great guy, fellow Pitt grad and die hard supporter, and I know he will be missed. My deepest sympathy to Eric´s wife, children and family.

Lisa Zawadzki and Family

July 1, 2025

Eric and I first began working together in 2004 at Anzalone Law Offices, and over the years our professional paths continued to cross at O'Malley & Langan, Fellerman & Ciarimboli, and finally at Wassel Law Offices. Beyond being a skilled attorney, Eric was a truly kind friend.

He stood beside me through life´s highs and lows, attended my wedding, and was always there when I needed support-just as I tried to be for him during difficult times. Watching Eric endure his long battle with illness was heartbreaking, but I take some comfort in knowing that his suffering is now over.

Eric will be deeply missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to his wife Melissa, their children Gabby and Tyler, and the entire Wassel family during this incredibly difficult time. May his memory be a blessing.

Jerry bonner

July 1, 2025

Dear Wassel and Falcone Families we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Eric please accept our condolences may Eric rest in peace sincerely Jerry Bonner family Daytona Beach Florida

Sandra Jaskiel

July 1, 2025

I am heartbroken to hear of Eric's passing and want to express my sincere condolences to his family.

I recently had the privilege of meeting Matt and Melissa, and it was evident how strong their bond is, as well as their deep love for one another and their family.

May he rest in peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Marty&Kathy Kane, FT Myers, Fl

June 30, 2025

Dear Wassel Family: It´s with sadness to hear of Eric´s passing. A class act Atty, Golfer, and an overall gentleman. Our thoughts&prayers are with your family at this time.

Diane Wylam

June 30, 2025

Great attorney and family. So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the families.

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June 30, 2025

I will miss you Guzzy. So many good memories. H2P!!!

Kevin Sheftic

June 30, 2025

You will be missed my friend. H2P!!! Had so many great times I don´t know where to begin. See you on the other side.

Mary Waskevich

June 30, 2025

Very nice man. Sending prayers

Paul and Lenora Roup ... Florida

June 30, 2025

Bud , Jackie and family. Words can't begin to express our sadness for Eric and the entire family at his passing. We posted a picture of one our group camping trips that we always looked forward to. We were one big family and your loss is ours also. Distance and health prevents us from paying our heartfelt condolences to the entire family but he will be in our prayers.

John & Vivian Bednarz

June 29, 2025

May Eric rest in peace and may his family be uplifted by all of the good memories and times they have to keep him in their hearts forever.

Jay Tarara

June 28, 2025

Although I did not know Eric personally, I knew him through his Dad Bud. I know from talking with Bud for some time how seriously ill Eric was. He is now at rest forever in the arms of angels. I extend my sincere condolences to Melissa and family, and to Bud & Jackie. May he rest in peace with the Holy Spirit as his guardian through eternity.

Daniel Cummins

June 28, 2025

You will be missed my friend. You were a great attorney, a great family man, a great sports fan albeit a fan of Pittsburgh sports teams, and a great friend.

With your ability to tell a story, you would have been just as good in talk radio as you were as a lawyer.

I will keep my fond memories of our cases together where, although we were on different sides of the bar, we'd almost always grab lunch after a deposition to catch up on the more important news regarding family and life in general.

God Bless you and your family and may you Rest in Peace.

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Saint Maria Goretti Parish

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Saint Maria Goretti Parish

42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, PA

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