John F. Visgarda, Iii

John F. Visgarda, III, 49, of Mertztown, PA, passed away Thursday, January 9th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on June 16, 1975, he was a son of Mary G. (Wallace) Visgarda Shulkitas, wife of Jospeh Shulkitas, of Minersville and the late John F. Visgarda, Jr.

He was in a relationship for 22 years with his significant other, Melinda Huber.

John attended Pottsville Area High School and the Votech program.

He worked as an automotive mechanic for Seitzinger’s and also ran a landscaping business.

In addition to his mother and significant other, John is also survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Foley, of Deer Lake.

A Graveside Service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville at 1 PM on Thursday, January 16th.