James J Janosko

James J Janosko obituary, Glassport, PA

James J Janosko

James Janosko Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by I.M. Finney Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 11, 2024.

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James "Jim" Janosko, 78, of Dravosburg, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home. He was born in Homestead on April 30, 1946, to the late Michael J. and Margaret T. Majovsky Janosko. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Francine Yoannone Janosko of Dravosburg, daughters Adrienne (Kenneth) Koncerak of North Huntington, Lisa (Richard) Matt of Natrona Heights, brother Michael G. Janosko of Homestead Boro, grandchildren Cecilia, George and Alana, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his sister Margaret Janosko. He was a member of the Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, and he enjoyed helping with the food bank and church festivals. James worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years, he loved spending time with his family, gardening, loved watching Pittsburgh Penguins hockey listening to Steelers games, and watching old westerns. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S Lewis and Clark SSBN #644 and was awarded the National Defense Medal, First Award. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Eugene Church on 3210 Liberty Way, McKeesport, PA 15133 at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to be followed by interment with military honors at St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank at 1 N. Linden St. Duquesne, PA 15110. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
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