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John W. Sepanek, Sr.

  • April 26, 1938 - November 26, 2011
  • Moosic, Pennsylvania
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jack was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed by all. ”
1 of 25 | Posted by: Chuch & Lori Kiger - Bloomsburg, PA

“I am so sorry for your loss ”
2 of 25 | Posted by: April Cieslak (Agostini) - PA

“We are so sorry to hear about Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ”
3 of 25 | Posted by: Jim & Glenna Erecitano - Vestal, NY

“Sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. Always full of stories and advice. Willing to always help out. He will be missed. Our thoughts and...Read More » ”
4 of 25 | Posted by: Bill Heil Jr. & Family - PA

“The Sepanek family, I am sorry for your loss of such a great man, he will be missed by all that ever had the pleasure of meeting him. The races...Read More » ”
5 of 25 | Posted by: Nellis Wolyniak - Scranton, PA

“Gail and Sepanek Family We were so sorry to hear about jack, I worked with him for many years. Our prayers go out to you. Al and Donna Cesare ”
6 of 25 | Posted by: donna cesare - old forge, PA

“Gail, Jackie & Katie Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Jack was always there for us whether it was for hugs,...Read More » ”
7 of 25 | Posted by: Santo & Susan Volpe - Cocoa, FL

“Gail, Jackie and Katie: My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family. Jack always had a smile whenever I said hello to him at the races...Read More » ”
8 of 25 | Posted by: Don Bangs - Southampton, PA

“Jack always had time to talk to me and teach me, he was a good friend to one an all. ”
9 of 25 | Posted by: Bob Guzzy - Shavertown, PA

“The races will not be the same without him. ”
10 of 25 | Posted by: philip m cambria - reading, PA

“MRS. SEPANEK, JACK & KATIE, OUR PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. JACK WAS A GOOD FRIEND & MADE A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO THE...Read More » ”
11 of 25 | Posted by: WAYNE MELI - HAINESPORT, NJ

“Gail, Jackie and Katie, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jack was a great guy whom was a friend to all. He will be greatly missed. Over the...Read More » ”
12 of 25 | Posted by: Rob and Brian Bozylinski - PA

“Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Jack was a good man and he will truely be missed. There will be an empty spot in the staging lanes that can never...Read More » ”
13 of 25 | Posted by: Ron Orbin Sr. - Pennsville, NJ

“So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I will always remember all the laughter and good times we all had racing. He will be missed by all who knew him. ”
14 of 25 | Posted by: F Scott Elliott - Lancaster, PA

“Gail,Jackie&Katie Sorry for your loss. Our thoghts and prayers are with you. Ray,Sandy & L'il Ray ”
15 of 25 | Posted by: Ray & Sandy Thurston - Towanda, PA

“Gail, Jackie and Katie: Big Jack was more of my brother than my own brother. I can only remember all the love and goodness that was in his heart....Read More » ”
16 of 25 | Posted by: Joey and Kathy Annacarto - PA

“Jack was a great family man and drag racer who I met in the Winners Circle at National Trails celebrating Katie's win. I felt from that point on,...Read More » ”
17 of 25 | Posted by: Leo Taugher - Salem, OH

“My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
18 of 25 | Posted by: Larry Guest - Bethesda, MD

“Jack & family: We are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with the...Read More » ”
19 of 25 | Posted by: Don & Kathy Kiekel - Binghamton, NY

“Thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be missed for a long time because of the great person he was. Enjoyed the many conversations he I had...Read More » ”
20 of 25 | Posted by: Joseph Gensel - Plymouth, PA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jack was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed. Fine comfort in knowing he is in...Read More » ”
21 of 25 | Posted by: Vince & Lisa Shrawder - Paxinos, PA

“condolences to the entire Sepanek Family. The Jackson's Joe & Lorie Bill & Mary Ann ”
22 of 25 | Posted by: Joe Jackson - Loudonville, OH

“Gail, Jackie and Katie. Very sad to hear the news. Jack will be missed by many. He lived a life full of fun and friendship with an awesome family...Read More » ”
23 of 25 | Posted by: Dave, Kim, Kelly and Joe McMeans - PA

“I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Whenever Mary & I saw him at the track he alway waved and spoke to us. I feel blessed to have known him. ...Read More » ”
24 of 25 | Posted by: Don Scholl - Ocala, FL

“We are very sorry for your loss. The Sepanek family is in our prayers. A Great Great man will be dearly missed. Dawn Bozek and the Bozek Family ”
25 of 25 | Posted by: Dawn Bozek - Plains, PA


John (Jack) W. Sepanek, Sr., age 73, of Moosic, died Saturday evening at the Regional Hospital in Scranton. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Gail Jones. Wed on May 24, 1957, the couple were married for 54 years. Born the Minooka section of Scranton on April 26, 1938, son of the late Walter (Eddie) and Clare Wzorek Sepanek, Jack was a graduate of the former Moosic High School, Class of 1956, and was a National Guard Veteran of the Vietnam War. For over 25 years, he worked as the Service Manager for Marmo's Pontiac before beginning Sepanek Transmission Service in Moosic. Since he began racing in 1964, together, he, his wife, and eventually his son, led passionate lives for drag racing. A member of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and the Pocono Drag Lodge Legends, Jack's notable career earned him induction into the NHRA Division One Hall of Fame in 2010. Despite his illness, he still managed to finish in 7th place in the Super Stock Eliminator standings at the remarkable age of 72 years young. He was a member of the American Legion Post #604 in Moosic, a classic car enthusiast, enjoyed fishing and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. Young at heart, he was a loving husband, father and friend, who will forever be remembered as a good person who was always willing to do anything for anyone. He will be dearly missed. He is also survived by his son, Jack Sepanek, Jr., and wife Katie, of Moosic; two sisters, Joanne Lucarelli of Duryea, and Diane Sepanek of Scranton; and several nieces and nephews. His family would like to thank the staffs of both DeVita Dialysis, Old Forge, and Special Care at Regional Hospital, especially the nurses' aids, and doctors, Jeremiah Eagen, Ajay Shetty, David Fitzpatrick, Julio Ramos and Vitaly Geyfman, for all of their kindness and care they've given Jack over the years. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 8:45AM from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street in Old Forge, with a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Queen of the Apostles' Parish, 715 Hawthorne Street in Avoca, to be celebrated by Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka, Pastor. Interment will follow in St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Cemetery, Greenwood. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday between 5-8:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack's name to the donor's favorite charity.