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James Naughton Obituary
Born in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Dominic and Catherine McAndrew Naughton. He was a graduate of Luzerne High School and a member of the Luzerne High School championship basketball team.
He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, and a veteran of World War II serving in New Guinea, southern Philippines.
Prior to his retirement, he was a delivery driver for Carmen Bolin Floristry and before that was a route salesman for Mary MacIntosh, Wilkes-Barre.
He was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, and American Legion Post 644, Swoyersville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Bernadine Matalonis; brothers, Joseph and Robert Naughton; and sister, Mary Naughton.
He is survived by his son, James Jr. and wife, Christine Naughton, Allentown; daughter, Colleen Naughton, at home; and granddaughters, Stacey Naughton, Milwaukee, Wis.; and Shelby Naughton, Burlington, Vt.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday from Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., 568 Bennett St., Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
To light a virtual candle, or leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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September 27, 2013
Dear Colleen and Jimmy, Please accept my deepest sympath on the loss of your Dad. He was such a nice man. I will always remember the good times we all had on Willow Street.
Mollie Winters
Natalie Goodman
September 26, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your family. My dad will miss your father's visits. I always heard what a nice man your father was.
My prayers are with you.
Beth Manley
September 25, 2013
Colleen, I was very sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a nice man, and treated my mom Betty so well. Great picture, just the way I remember him - always with a smile and a joke!
Donna Smith
September 24, 2013
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing.
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