John J. Scimeca

John J. Scimeca of Lake Ariel passed away Wednesday at home following an illness.

Born in Patchogue, NY, son of the late Salvatore and Dolores Cohn Scimeca. He had a lot of odd jobs over the years, but most notably was self-employed, owning his own bread route. He was hardworking and skilled, a regular handy man. He enjoyed traveling, particularly in his RV, nature and collecting. He had a love for dogs (surviving is his boy, Buddy) as well as food. His favorite occasions would be spending time with close family around the holidays or just because; eating, drinking and laughing. He may have been born a ball-buster, with a hint of sarcasm, but these moments truly filled his heart with joy. Whether he’d outright admit or not, there was no hiding that fact.

Surviving are a daughter Alyssa Scimeca of Archbald, PA; a son Ryan and his wife Elizabeth of Norristown, PA; sisters Esther Lupski and her husband Ronald of Mastic, NY, Rebecca Anselmo and her husband Frank of East Quogue, NY, Sally Calabrese of Mastic, NY; a brother Peter and his wife Susan of Port Jefferson, NY; a special nephew Justin Calabrese; a life-long friend Diane Graham of Scranton, PA

Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.