James John Dooner, 68, a resident of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and formerly of Avoca, passed to his eternal reward after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, Fla.

James was born in Pittston on July 19, 1953, and was the son of the late James and Marie Lepore Dooner, Avoca.

James graduated from King's College, Wilkes-Barre, with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and political science in 1975. He then moved to Florida where he served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in Miami-Dade county, retiring in 2009.

He was active over the years, enjoying life with family and friends. James was an avid fisher, traveler and a food connoisseur.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Paula.

He was a loving cousin and friend. He was kind and generous to everyone he met and all who knew him.

James is survived by many cousins, friends and his beloved Yorkie, Tiffany Marie, all who love him dearly.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Queen of Apostles Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Phillip Sladicka officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 225 McAlpine St., Duryea.

Condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Citizens Voice on Mar. 28, 2022.

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Foreman Robert

June 18, 2024

Always a smile!!!!!! I can imagine only continuing in Heaven.

Seana

June 17, 2024

Jim was my Stepdad and was married to my mother Paula. I lived with them down in Pembroke Pines for a few years. I am sorry I didn't get to say goodbye to him. May he rest in peace

Barbara Bain

March 19, 2023

Rest in Peace my dear friend, I´m with you in spirit. Jimmy, pray for us. You are loved!!

Allen Stankiewicz

March 30, 2022

May I offer my sympathy for your loss of James.
I remember him as a good friend from our days growing up in Avoca.

Jack and Elaine Sammon

March 29, 2022

We knew Jim through his mom . He was a very giving person who will be missed by many .

Robert D. Foreman

March 29, 2022

Jim, RIP my brother! Take comfort and watch out for those of us who remain.

Tony Socarras, MDPD Ret.

March 28, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest in Peace Brother!

Connie Cooper

March 28, 2022

Jim was a wonderful friend. I knew him over 40 years. The past four years very few days passed where we didn´t talk or see each other. He had so many people who cared for him because he never met a stranger. Jim talked to everyone and made friends everywhere he went. May you be at rest now my friend. God has another Angel.

Bob Hooper

March 28, 2022

I would like to extend my condolences to Jim's relatives, and friends I was not acquainted with. Jim, and I worked together from 1988 to 2009, then great friends in our retirement. Jim never forgot a birthday, or a Christmas card with a train on it. I will miss him a lot. I was blessed to have him as my friend.

Brendolyn Spence

March 28, 2022

James Dooner was my FTO during my training as a Public Service Aide. He was a great trainer who loved to do Traffic Stops. Rest on my friend., until we meet again.

Barbara Bain

March 27, 2022

Jimmy and I shared the same Dr. Halperin where we met years ago.

He was always a gentleman to me and we shared a friendship built on integrity and Sharing of difficult times.

He called me just over two days before he died to say goodbye and to let me know Archbishop Thomas Winski came to visit him and give him his final last rites.

I know that he was ready to see Jesus and of course his dearly beloved mother.

There was always something going up and down during me four years I knew him but he never stopped giving up. He enjoy your life to its fullest !!

I´m proud that he was my Friend and I no doubt I will see him again.

We made a promise that we would pray for each other and I know from the bottom of my heart and soul that he is in heaven.

LoveHonorRespect,
Barbara

Carlos Torres Jr.

March 27, 2022

My sincere condolences to all of Jim's family.
Jim and I worked the streets together and no doubt he was a funny character. Jim called me before his passing to say his last Goodbye. That's a phone call i will never forget. Thank you for the great memories Jim, May you RIP.
Love ya Brother.

Robert Phillips (Bobby)

March 27, 2022

Jim was a great man. He was my filed training officer when I joined the Miami-Dade Police Department in 2000. We became friends and I really cared for him. Jim was rough on the outside but sweet on the inside. Everyone who really knew him knew exactly what I´m taking about. You will be greatly missed Jim. May you rest in eternal peace.

Dennis and Carol Bartosiewicz

March 26, 2022

Dennis and I were blessed to speak with Jimmy before his passing. We shared some special memories with him throughout the years. He lived life to the fullest. Many friends whom he loved. He loved his furry companions. May he rest in peace.

Arlene Williams

March 26, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Had the good fortune to see Jim at our 50th reunion. It was good to see him

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