David Michael Jenkins Sr.

1954 - 2022

David Michael Jenkins Sr., 68, of Nicholson, died suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.

Born in Scranton on March 5, 1954, he was a son of the late Arthur and Catherine Noone Jenkins, formerly of Lake Sheridan. David attended Lackawanna Trail High School. He then graduated from Keystone College and Penn State University. He ran food service establishments before opening and co-owning JJ Bridjes in Clarks Summit and 130 Brixx in Scranton, serving the community for more than 25 years.

David was a devoted father and mentor to his three children, Matthew, David and Kailey. He coached numerous sports teams and taught them the value of hard work, giving each of them their first job at his restaurant.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his kids, brothers and friends. He was an avid skier and bad golfer. He loved watching sports and was an excellent cook. More than anything, he was a proud father and grandfather who supported his kids in all their endeavors. David was loved and respected by friends and family.

David leaves behind his children: sons, Matthew (Pooja) and David (Jennifer); and daughter, Kailey (Matthew); and his grandchildren, Benjamin, Julia, Meera and Rohan. He is also survived by two sisters, Marilyn Green and Catherine Stone (James); and five brothers, Arthur Jr., Carl (Anna), William, Robert (Susie) and Jeffrey. He is also survived by ex-wife, LuAnn Harrington Jenkins.

He was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Mark; his brother-in-law, Joseph Green; and his sister-in-law, Charl Jenkins. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.

Please keep David, a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend in your prayers.

The Mass of Christian Burial is 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at St. Patrick's Church, High Street, Nicholson, with the Rev. Arbogaste Satoun officiating.

Friends may call at Anthony P. Litwin Jr. Funeral Homes Inc., 33 Reynolds St., Factoryville, on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Interment, Clarks Green Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18509 (stfranciskitchen.org).

Online condolences may be sent at aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.