"Big" Jack Sepanek
 

It is with huge regrets that I have to inform our racing community of the passing of "BIG" Jack Sepanek. He passed away last night. Please pass Thoughts and prayers their way.

All the arrangements are at www.kearneyfuneralhome.com
Viewing is Tues 5-8
Funeral is Wed 8:45 from funeral home & 9:30 at Queen of the Apostles in Avoca.


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.

Thanks you,

Bill Kennedy.

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Very sad news. A true gentleman who will be missed.

My condolences to the entire Sepanek family.

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We are so sorry to hear this. Our condolences go out to the family.
Jack will be missed greatly !

Dave & Gloria

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Very sad news..........our condolences go out to Jack, Katy, and Mom.......Don & Linda Himes

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My condolences to the entire Sepanek family."Big" Jack was a true gentelman & will be missed.

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OMG, I am so sorry to hear this! Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers!!

Donny and Bob Moulton

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I'm deeply saddened by this news. He and I always found time for a conversation at the track. I will miss those. To Mom , Jack and Katie my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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My condolences and prayers to the Jacks family

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My condolences and prayers to the Sepanek family.... Jack - always a friendly and gracious gentleman. He will be missed.

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From Penny and I we send our condolences to the Sepanek family....

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Very sad news-I spent many enjoyable moments watching comp with Jack and I was always cheering for him in the Camaro. My condolences to his wife, Jack and Katie.

I was reading Jack's obit-you can tell the kind of family Jack had by all the people they thanked for the care he received. I also suspect that Jack was treated especially well by his caregivers because he was such a great guy.

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My prayers and condolences go out to the Sepanek family.

Kevin Tiedemann
S/ST 145T

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Very Sad News to hear! Our prayers go out to Jack, Katie & Mom Sepanek. The dragstrip won't be the same without him!

Rob & Bob Keister
1198 S/G

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Very Sorry to hear about " Big Jack ", he loved Racing & will be missed . My condolences and prayers to the Sepanek Family, Jack, Katie & Mom ... RIP

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Condolences to the entire Sepanek family.Jack was a very pleasant man to speak to.

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Very sorry ....Jack was such a friendly face at the races and a true gentleman.....our prayers go out to the Sepanek family.

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You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gary

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This is sad to hear. Our condolences to his entire family.
Mike & Mary

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Jack will surely be missed by everyone in the racing community. His family is friends with everyone they meet. I am very glad to be able to call Jack my friend.

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Our thoughts , prayers and condolences go out to the Sepanek family. "Big " Jack was always a genuine great guy , racer and friend. He will always be missed and forever in our hearts.

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Very sad news,Our thoughts and condolences go out to the sepanek family.Lee and Bryan Valentine .

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My thoughts and prayers are with the Sepanik family, Big Jack was a great man. We should all aspire to be more like him.

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Sincere Condolences to the Sepanek family.
Greg Barsamian

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Very sad news.Big Jack will be missed by all.Condolences to the Sepanek Family .

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My condolences and prayers to the Sepanek family.... Jack made me laugh when we talked and when we raced - he will be missed.

Bob Lasko
1134
SS/CS

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Jack and his family were regular racers at Island Dragway going back many years and very nice people.......always a pleasure to be around in the lanes...


My condolences to the Sepanek family......

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Our condolences to the Sepanek family
Doug & Kim

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Very sad news.
My and Kathy's condolences to Gail ,Jack Jr. and Katie.
Big Jack will surely be missed by all who knew him.

Tom

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Very sad news..........our condolences

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Very sad news, our thoughts and prayers are with the Sepanek Family.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sepanek Family.
The Fordyce family

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All the arrangements are at www.kearneyfuneralhome.com
Viewing is Tues 5-8
Funeral is Wed 8:45 from funeral home & 9:30 at Queen of the Apostles in Avoca.

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A huge loss for the racing community and any one who has had to pleasure to know him. He will be surely missed. God speed.
Jenny and Todd Hoven

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Very sorry to learn of Jack's passing. He was a true gentleman and always very friendly and helpful. My thoughts and prayers go to Mrs. Sepanek, Jack and Katy.

He will be missed by all and was a great example of a hardworking racer that was always willing to help anyone (even a stranger).

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Condolences from the Fletcher family. We're all very sorry for your loss.

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Sorry to hear this, condolences to the entire Sepanek Family.

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I'm really sorry to hear this, condolences to the entire Sepanek Family. Jack always helped me out on the phone when i was having transmission issues and was a advertiser in the stats from day one. RIP Jack.

The Jacksons
Joe & Lorie
Bill & Mary Ann Jackson

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prayers for this wonderful family big jack i will miss you

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RIP Jack, we will all miss you. Our thoughts are with the Sepaneks.

The Szupka Family

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Very sad news, Jack was a class act..........our condolences go out to Jack, Katy, and Mom. Hochrun family