John P. LaNunziata, 81, of Exeter, passed away Friday evening, July 14, 2017.
Born in West Pittston on November 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, 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, Exeter; daughters-in-law, Barbara Scott LaNunziata, Jenkins; Tami LaNunziata Wilmington, NC; and Nancy LaNunziata, Exeter; grandchildren, Melissa, Jason and Jeffrey LaNunziata; sisters, Louise Allison, Phoenix, AZ; and Rita Innamorati, Swoyersville; brother-in-law, Ben Santine and his wife Shirley, Exeter; step-grandchildren, Jillian Be; Jessica Be and step great-grand daughter, Gloria Be; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 10:00am in Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday morning. Friends may call Monday, July 17, 2017 from 5pm-8pm at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.