John Baiera Jr.

John Joseph Baiera Jr., 61, of Pittston Township, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Geisinger Medical Center, surrounded by loving family after a short battle with cancer.

John was a devoted son, brother, and father to his children Johnny and Elizabeth, as well as a loving grandfather to Olivia and Gio.

He was operations manager at the family business, Color World Flooring, Pittston. He was known to his family and friends as "Big John," "Junior," "Luca Brasi" and other nicknames; However, his favorites were "Dad" and "Grandpa."

John was always seen as a mountain of a man, but he had an even bigger heart and always generous and willing to help people in need. He always enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, or spending time at his cabin with his family and friends. He was also known as a fantastic chef where he could be found cooking holiday meals for his family, hosting wild game dinner parties, and being the camp cook.

He was regarded by his family as a "jack of all trades," being able to do just about anything that had to be done, and taught his children many life skills and lessons throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Baiera Sr., and his grandparents, the late Giuseppe and Mary Baiera; and the late Lawrence and Helen Liskosky.

John is survived by his Mother Nancy Baiera, son John J. Baiera III; wife Becky, children, Olivia and Gio; daughter Elizabeth Baiera, and her fiancé, Trey Piscitelli ;brother, Gary Baiera wife Michele, children, Joshua, Taylor, Kelsey, Aunt Helen Rebovich and numerous, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 700 South Twp. Blvd., Pittston Twp., PA 18640.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial for John will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pitston, PA 18640. Those who plan on attending are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral.

Interment will be private at the family's convenience. John will be laid to rest with his father in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Pittston.

For information or to share a memory of John, visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome.com.