David C. Denicola

1959 - 2022

David C. Denicola, 62, of Pittston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Dave was born in Scranton on Sept. 30, 1959. He graduated from West Scranton High School in 1977 and from Temple Pharmacy School, summa cum laude, in 1982. Dave dedicated much of his life to serving his customers as a pharmacist in the Scranton area for 40 years.

A devoted husband, father, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, Dave selflessly put the needs of others before his own, without exception. He enjoyed working in his yard, having a beer on the deck, and talking sports with his sons-in-law and nephews. Dave will be remembered by those who love him as a die-hard fan of the Green Bay Packers, Temple University Athletics, and the Rolling Stones.

Dave was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Carmine and Blanche Denicola; maternal grandparents, Clementine and Chester Dresner, and several aunts and uncles.

Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Beth Denicola; daughters, Kerry Lubinski (Chris Lubinski) and Jillian Denicola Dunlop (Sam Dunlop); grandchildren, Kaiden and Zaiah, and another grandbaby on the way. He is also survived by his loving parents, Dorothy and Larry Denicola of Scranton; brother, Larry Denicola Jr. (children, Lauren, Larry, Kelly, Eric and Aaron), Scranton; uncle, Gene Sadoski, Scranton; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom he loved very much.

Dave's family extends their infinite gratitude to the staff at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, especially Dr. Paula Ronjon and the Henry Cancer Center nursing staff and pharmacy team, all of whom advocated for him until the very end.

Viewing hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Graziano Funeral Home, 700 S. Township Blvd, Pittston. Funeral services will begin at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home. Those who plan on attending are asked to be at the funeral home no later than 9 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. Officiate is the Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka.

Graveside interment services will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Avoca.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to EIF's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA).

Go Pack Go! Go Temple Owls!

For information or to express your condolences to Dave's family, please visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome.com.