George E. Cameli

George E. Cameli, 83, of Dunmore died peacefully Wednesday morning at the VNA Hospice Unit at Geisinger CMC in the arms of his beloved wife, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the former Elaine Sofranko. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Aug. 4.

Born July 3, 1928, in the Browntown section of Pittston, he was the son of the late Bernardo and Mary Tavaloni Cameli. George was a 1946 graduate of Pittston Township High School, where he played football and various other sports.

After high school, he was employed by Franconi Auto Parts in Kingston before enlisting in the Army during the Korean War. George served as a corporal state-side at several bases including Fort Knox, Ky., and Camp Pickett, Va., where he developed his auto mechanic skills. After serving for two years, he attended Temple University in Scranton and studied electronics. George then began his 30-year career at the Tobyhanna Army Depot as a supervisor in the Electronic Communications Division. He traveled to army bases in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Philippines, Japan and other countries overseeing and repairing communications systems.

George was a member of Ss. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore. He was an avid golfer and served as president of the Municipal and Tobyhanna golf leagues for years. He loved cooking and traveling across the country.

George had a fabulous 28 years of retirement; spending most winters in West Palm Beach, Fla. His greatest enjoyment in life came from spending time with family, friends and especially his five grandsons.

He will always be remembered as a kind and loving person who would do anything for anyone, unconditionally. The twinkle in his eye for his wife, Elaine, reflected the depth of love in his heart.

The family would like to thank caregivers, Jason Manzer, the Vinskofski family, George Macko, Allied Services, Dr. Serine, Dr. Alocci and staff, Marion Community Hospital Wound Care Center, Geisinger CMC ICU and all who provided support for George over the years.

Surviving are his wife, Elaine; three daughters, Susan and husband, Dr. John Scanland, Clarks Summit; Maine and husband, Kevin Keith, Lebanon; Sandy Cameli, Dalton; and dear family friend, Karen Stroney; five grandsons, Craig and Brendan Scanland; Chris, Brian and Tyler Keith; sister, Rosemary Balkunas, Taylor; brothers, Bernie Cameli, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Eugene Cameli, Pittston.

He was also preceded in death by siblings, James Cameli, Frances Dellario, Lola Gross and Joseph Cameli; nephew, John Cameli; niece, Krista Cameli.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 302 Smith St., Dunmore. Friends attending the funeral may go directly to the church.

The viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at John. F. Glinsky Funeral Home, 445 Sanderson St., Throop.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Basilica, 1250 St. Ann St., Scranton, PA 18504; or St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn. Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

Online condolences may be made to www.jfglinskyfuneralhome@gmail.com.