\t\t\tJerome \u2018Jerry\u2019 Lamonica \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Jerome \u201cJerry \u201d Joseph Lamonica, age 87, a South Scranton native and now of Mill City, passed away Wednesday morning at home following illness. On February 2, 2025, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Jean (Kolodzieski) Lamonica.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Scranton on June 17, 1938, and son of the late Samuel and Lillian (Piazza) Lamonica, Jerry was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School. He then proudly served in the U.S. Navy for five years prior to his honorable discharge. His service memories of flying glass bottomed planes, diving and snorkeling remained close to him.<\/p>\n
\nHe worked for McKinney Corporation for over twenty years before branching off and beginning his own business, Jerry\u2019s Contracting, which he had owned and operated until his retirement.<\/p>\n
\nA true outdoorsman, Jerry loved being outside enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. His happy place was his home where he took great pride in his garden. Above all else came his family, and he certainly now rests in peace being reunited with his adored wife, Jean.<\/p>\n
\nHe is survived by his children, Brenda Moden and husband Kenneth of R.I., Lorrie Raemsch and husband Andrew of Taylor and Russell Lamonica of Mil City; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his brother, Russell Lamonica; and nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n
\nHe was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Josephine Groves-Overstreet and Frances Cook and his two daughters, Rene Clark and Kimberly McNamara.<\/p>\n
\nHis family would like to acknowledge and thank the entire staffs of Traditional Hospice and FirstLight Home Care for the collective care and compassion shown to both Jerry and his family.<\/p>\n
\nFamily and friends may pay their respects on Monday from 4:00 \u2013 5:30 PM at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge, with 5:30 PM blessing services by Rev. Timothy Webb. Military honors will be by the AMVETS Honor Guard. Funeral Services will begin on Tuesday at 10am from the Funeral Home with burial following at Italian American Cemetery in Scranton.<\/p>\n
\nPlease visit the funeral home\u2019s website for directions or to leave a condolence.<\/p>\n
\nJerome \u2018Jerry\u2019 Joseph Lamonica<\/p>\n
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