Monday, February 25, 2013

St. Rocco's Church to Close
Date: 6/27/2012 Album ID: 1494470
Photos by Bill Tarutis
Long-time parishoners join Rev. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, outside St. Rocco's Church in Pittston.  From left: Rose Marie Andrush, Phil DePhillips, Danny Argo, Rev. Sibilano, and Dan and Theresa Grabo.  BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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Phil DePhillips, left, and Danny Argo remember when they were altar boys at St. Rocco's Church on Tompkins Street in Pittston.  BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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St. Rocco's Church Pastor, the Rev. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, left, and parishoners Rose Marie Andrush, and Theresa abd Dan Grabo talk about the closing of the church this Sunday.  BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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The Last Supper is depicted on the original altar of St. Rocco's Church, currently located in the side chapel.  BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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The risen Jesus behind the main altar looks to the ceiling of St. Rocco's Church.  BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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A portion of the stained glass window depicting St. Rocco in St. Rocco's Church in Pittston.  BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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The statue of St. Rocco stands in the side chapel of St. Rocco's Church.  BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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St. Rocco's Church pastor, Rev. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, who oversaw the church renovations in 2003, overlooks the church from the choir loft.  BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE SUNDAY DISPATCH
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