James Brian

Barrett

James Brian Barrett, 86 a lifelong resident of East Mountain Scranton, passed away Sunday evening November 8th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Dunmore after a lengthy illness. 

Born in Scranton on October 24th, 1940 at St. Mary's Hospital, he was the son of the late Marie B. Graff and Eugene J. Barrett.  He was a 1958 graduate of Scranton Central High School. A Member of the 109th National Guard. Early in his working career, he was a teletype operator for J. H. Brooks in Scranton, worked as a security guard for Everhart Museum and also worked under the CETA program for City of Scranton Parks and Recreation. He was a avid walker at Lake Scranton for 35 years. He enjoyed yard work, gardening, and outdoor painting. He was a member of the Villa Capri Cruisers, Scranton Region Car Club, and the National Antique Automobile Club of America. He was a proud owner of a 1949 Dodge Business Coupe. He enjoyed attending car shows with family and friends. 

He was preceded by his brother Gerard Jude Barret in August 2023. 

Surviving are his wife Joyce Snyder Barrett of 49 years; his children James Brian, and Joy Barrett O'Malley and her fiance Vince Masters;  grandchildren Shannon Elizabeth, Liam James, and Maggie Marie O'Malley. 

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Geisinger CMC. Also thank the staff of the workers at hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore.

A funeral service will be held Thursday at 5pm in the Vanston and James Funeral Home 1401 Ash Street Scranton by Rev. Joan Dodson, Jimmy's sister in law. 

Friends may call Thursday from 3pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in the Tompkinsville Cemetery, Scott Township.