James Pizano Sr.

James J. Pizano Sr., 91, a resident of Exeter, entered into eternal life on Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton.

His beloved wife of 60 years was the late Ann Marie R. Ciampi Pizano, who passed away Feb. 2, 2017.

Born Feb. 17, 1934, in Exeter, James was one of four children born to the late Louis Pizano Sr. and Martha E. Palchanis Pizano.

Raised in Exeter, James was a graduate of the former Exeter High School, Class of 1952.

A United States Army veteran, James honorably served his country for two years during the Korean War. Most notably serving as a medic with the 46th Surgical Hospital Unit, he was honorably discharged on February 24, 1956, at the rank of Private First Class.

An entrepreneur at heart, James was a partner in the former Friar and Pizano Glass Company, Luzerne. In 1982, he opened the former Pizano Glass Company, Wyoming, operating the business alongside his son's business, the former National Paint and Supply Company, Wyoming, until his retirement in 2005. Throughout his career, James truly appreciated all of his customers and associates.

A man of great faith, James was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Corpus Christi Parish, Exeter.

Known for his love of flying, James proudly obtained his pilot's license and owned several planes over the years. One of his favorite pastimes was "hanging out" at the Forty Fort Airport and talking with all the fellow pilots.

James had an unwavering love and devotion for his family, never missing an opportunity to spend time with his loved ones. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in his heart and he reveled in each and every one of their accomplishments. James leaves behind a wonderful legacy which will be forever cherished in the hearts of his beloved family.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, for their outstanding care over the years, as well as the wonderful nurses and staff from Allied Services Hospice Center for their excellent care, and for ensuring James's final days were full of peace and comfort.

In addition to his parents, Louis and Martha, and his wife, Ann Marie, James was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Pizano Margle, on March 24, 1990; his brother, Charles Pizano; and his sister, Joanne Siana.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, James J. Pizano Jr. and his wife, Debra, Wyoming; daughter, Marlene Wrubel and her husband, James; grandchildren, Jennifer Pizano; Cheri Snyder; Alicia Harris and her husband, Andre; Tyler Wrubel and his wife, Rachel; Ryan Wrubel; and Brandon Margle and his wife, Ashli; great-grandchildren, Jacob Snyder, Brayden Snyder, Lane Harris and Braleigh Margle; brother, Louis Pizano Jr., Exeter; and nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at 9:15 a.m. Saturday from Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 224 Memorial St., Exeter, with Monsignor John J. Sempa, his pastor, officiating.

Entombment with the Rite of Committal will follow in the family mausoleum in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton section of Kingston Township, where military honors will be accorded by the United States Army.

Family and friends are invited to attend James's viewing from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and again from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of James or message of condolence with his family, you may visit www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or the funeral home's Facebook page.

The family kindly requests that floral offerings be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made in James's memory to Allied Services Hospice Center, 511 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA 18508.