Nicholas J. Telincho, 72, of West Pittston, passed away on Friday January 4, 2019 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth KrivickasTelincho.

Mr. Telincho was a graduate of Pittston High School and went on to receive a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from King's College,then Master of Social Work from Marywood College and a Master of Public Administration degree.

He worked as a Licensed clinical social worker for the state of  Pa.and was a certified social worker in the New York State area. He was also a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).

He was also employed by the Department of Veteran Affairs as a counselor.

Nicholas was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War.

He was an avid traveler and cruise enthusiast.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, the former Patricia Gollem and daughter Stephanie, Pocono Summit and a son Nicholas, Queen Creek, Az.

He was preceded in death by 2 infant sons Steven and William.

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial visitation on Friday from 7-9pm

at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com