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Jack Oakey Obituary
He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Oakey. He will also be greatly missed by his King Charles Spaniel, Jacob, his buddy.
Known to many as "Tall Oakes," he was a Pennsylvanian State Police trooper for 25 years, and also spent 17 years as security at the Federal Building in Scranton. He spent his retirement years in his garden, which he loved, and going to the movies with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Throop United Methodist Church, the FOP and the Free Masons Kingsbury Lodge 466. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed.
A viewing is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the John F. Glinsky Funeral Home, 445 Sanderson St., Throop.
The funeral is planned for Thursday, Nov. 2, beginning at 10 a.m. from the Throop United Methodist Church, Throop.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Throop United Methodist Church or the Red Cross. Send online condolences to [email protected].
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Elaine Halloran Morrell
November 1, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Rzucidlo
November 1, 2017
Lucille and family, " Oakey was to gardening what Ted Williams was to hitting a baseball." Bob, another neighbor, quoted while we shot the breeze admiring his garden. He was even prouder of the family he grew. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Mike, the groundskeeper from Penn State
Tom Mclaughlin
November 1, 2017
John was a great man and I enjoyed his friendship and especially hunting with him.
Tom Mclaughlin
Troy & Andrea Vincent
November 1, 2017
May he rest in peace. Jack was a great neighbor to us. He shared many great and funny stories. We will miss seeing him outside or just stopping by the fence with Jake, to say Hello. Our prayers are with the entire family.
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Marty Robbins
October 31, 2017
Jack was a great man. Warm, friendly and full of wisdom. I miss hunting with him !! He was a gentle soul who loved his family and all those around him.
October 31, 2017
Rest peacefully Jack..Gene Garron
Gene Baidas
October 31, 2017
Sending prayers to the Oakey family. Jack was a good man and a good Trooper.
Sharon Schirg
October 31, 2017
My thoughts & prayers are with you. Oakey was a great guy. He knew how to be a true Friend.
TOM DURILLA
October 31, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Oakey Family. I worked with Jack's brother, Harry.
Rest in Peace, brother Jack.
Cataldo Urso
October 31, 2017
My sympathies and prayers to your family.
robert boos
October 31, 2017
Oakey Family: Jack and I rode many midnighters together and I will miss him very much.
Karen Mann
October 31, 2017
Sending love and prayers to the entire family . Thinking of you today and always.
kathy snyder
October 31, 2017
Lucille and family, we are very sorry to hear the sad news, we will keep you all in our prayers. he was a great guy a real gentleman.
The Richardson Family
October 31, 2017
With our deepest sympathy on your loss. May he rest in peace.
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