Joseph M. Gabryluk Sr., 94, of Northampton, died Oct. 26, 2020, at home. He was the husband of Catherine (Reszetar) for 72 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph Leon and Johanna (Czyryk) Gabryluk.

He was a Class of 1944 Northampton High School graduate.

He was in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a conductor and a union representative for Northampton & Bath Railroad for 30 years before retiring.

He was a member of the former St. Michael’s Church until it closed. He then joined St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church.

He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714, Northampton, and a member of Catholic War Veterans Post 454, Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Ronald and his wife Ann Marie, Stephen and his wife Karen and Gregory and his wife Patrice; a daughter, Kathleen Davis, wife of Kim; two daughters-in-law, Sandra and Jamie Gabryluk; 11 grandchildren, Joseph Gabryluk III, Nicole Heffelfinger, Amanda Gabryluk, Tara Martino, Leah Gabryluk, Melissa Davis, Kyle Davis, Julie Giordano, Ashley Davis-Schneck, Lauren Gabryluk and Melissa Santos; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

He was predeceased by two sons, Joseph Jr. and Michael; four brothers, Bernard, Stanley, Edward and John; and three sisters, Mary, Caroline and Helen.

Contributions may be made to Michelle’s Helping Hands, 405 Diamond St., Slatington, 18080; or to the church, 1343 Newport Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.