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John LaNunziata Obituary
EXETER — John P. LaNunziata, 81, of Exeter, passed away Friday evening, July 14, 2017.
Born in West Pittston, on Nov. 18, 1935, he was the son of the late James and Angela (Pisano) LaNunziata. He was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 1953.
Jack was self-employed in the local garment industry. He owned Star Garment, which was located in Exeter. He retired in 1990. Jack was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer.
Even in his retirement years, he enjoyed grass cutting and yard work for himself and his neighbors. Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston.
In addition to his parents, J.L. was preceded in death by sons, James and John "Bubba."
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Lorraine (Santine) LaNunziata; son, Jeffrey LaNunziata, of Exeter; daughters-in-law, Barbara Scott LaNunziata, of Jenkins, Tami LaNunziata, of Wilmington, N.C., and Nancy LaNunziata, of Exeter; grandchildren, Melissa, Jason and Jeffrey LaNunziata; sisters, Louise Allison, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rita Innamorati, of Swoyersville; brother-in-law, Ben Santine and his wife, Shirley, of Exeter; stepgrandchildren, Jillian Be, Jessica Be; and stepgreat-granddaughter, Gloria Be; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday morning. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017, at Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, 251 William St., Pittston. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
To leave an online condolence, please visit JL's obituary at www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Linda Mattioli
July 25, 2017
Dear Lorraine and family, My deepest condolences. So sorry to hear of your loss. You will meet again.
Philip Dente
July 16, 2017
I knew J.L all my life. I'll always remember him as kind, generous, thoughtful and , above all, a gentleman of the highest order.
Tina Raineri
July 16, 2017
Dear Barb, Missy, and Jason;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jimmy's family during this sad time.
Love and Always Miss You,
Tina & George
Audrey Wagner
July 16, 2017
Lorraine,
Much love to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was a generous and talented man loved by his family and friends. I will never forget the good times we enjoyed with you and Jack.
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Cindy Endrusick
July 16, 2017
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on. My condolences.
BOB CLAPPS
July 16, 2017
Lorraine and family so sorry to hear about
J.L.
Cindy Endrusick
July 16, 2017
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.
May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life.
Philip G Pizano
July 16, 2017
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