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John Willmot Obituary

John W. Willmot, 56, of Greentown, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, after a short bout with pancreatic cancer.

Born on Staten Island, N.Y., Mr. Willmot grew up in Hopatcong, N.J., and was a former resident of Lake Placid, N.Y., and Moosic, before moving to Greentown.

He was a 1977 graduate of Hopatcong High School and attended New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he studied construction engineering. Mr. Willmot was employed as a draftsman for many years before launching a 30-year career in entertainment promotions, most recently with Black Widow Group, a worldwide music festival, event and tour company based in California.

A longtime bartender, former barkeep and consummate storyteller, Mr. Willmot worked at various taverns in the Lake Hopatcong area, including Aggie's Sail-Inn, Pappy's Roadhouse and the Arrowcrest, and most recently at A.J.'s Sportside, Lake Wallenpaupack. He was a passionate gourmet cook and enjoyed volunteering his culinary skills at local charity events and fundraisers. An outdoor enthusiast, he was an avid hunter, ice fisherman, alpine skier, water skier, boater and New York Giants fan. He was a banjo player who loved bluegrass music, was a member of Moosic Lodge F&AM and was an organ donor.

Grandson of the late Paul and Julia Magnotta and Clarence and Mary Willmot, he is survived by his beloved partner, Monica McCarthy; his children, Jesse Willmot, Shelby Willmot, Eamon McCarthy, Marina McCarthy and Keith Winter; his parents, Connie Willmot and Tom White of Waymart; and John and Peggy Willmot of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sisters, Julie Willmot of Lawrenceville, N.J.; and Tara Griffith of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a brother, Gregory Willmot of Blairstown, N.J.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, especially Paul Magnotta of Lackawaxen.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St., Archbald. A remembrance service will begin at 7.

Memorial donations may be made the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Published by Scranton Times on Jan. 26, 2016.
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Heartfelt condolences to the Willmot family for their recent loss. May your cherished memories of John bring peace, comfort and a smile in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy...

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January 27, 2016

TO Shelby, Jesse and the Willmot family. We are so sorry for the loss of John. He was a wonderful man, good provider and loving father. My heart breaks for all of you for your devastating loss. God be with you to help you through these tough times now and in the days to come. Love to all.

Dorothy & Leroy Welter

January 26, 2016

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