James T. Bennie Sr.

James T Bennie Sr., 81, of Moosic, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

Born Aug. 17, 1944, in Moosic, he was the son of the late Robert and Agnes (Coleman) Bennie. Jim was a proud graduate of South Scranton Catholic High School. He began his career as a machinist and went on to work as a machine operator at Cascade Tissue, where he dedicated 39 years of hard work and commitment.

A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Jim, is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Genevieve; his son, Jimmy and daughter-in-law, Aubrey; and his cherished granddaughter, Gabriella. He is also survived by his sister, Mildred and her husband, Carl Cesare, of Moosic; sisters-in-law, Joann Bennie and Mary Romanoski; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He shared a special bond with his nephew, Eddie Loftus, who was like a brother to him.

Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Thomas and William Bennie; and his sisters Ann, Mary and Joan Bennie, Agnes Loftus and Margaret Johnson.

He served honorably in the National Guard and lived a life full of passion and purpose. Jim loved his '35 Ford hot-rod and attending classic car shows with his nephew, Eddie. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his wife, Genevieve, and his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to The Salvation Army, an organization he deeply admired.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to all the doctors and nurses at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and the loving staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore for their care, compassion and support.

Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday from Nativity Of Our Lord Parish Church, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea, with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Friends may call for visitation from 9 a.m. to service time. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, West Avoca. Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.

Condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.