John "Jack" Felondis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Felondis, 84, of North Scranton on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He departed this world surrounded by the love of his family. His wife and best friend of 61 years is the former Dolores Cichon.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Mary McLane Felondis. Jack was a graduate of St. Paul’s High School. He proudly served two years in the reserves for the United States Army. Prior to retirement he was a driver/salesman with the Coca Cola Company for 35 years. It was in this position as a salesman that he honed his communication skills and his gift of gab. Once retired, Jack did what he loved most, he took his career to the Lackawanna County Stadium Ice Rink where he became the Rink’s Skate Guard. This position was not strange at all for him. He was an avid skater who would rather be at the rink or on a frozen lake than anywhere else.

A committed outdoorsman, Jack enjoyed fishing and hunting. Many fishing stories were born with his son at Keuka Lake, not to mention the favorite local spots; Beach Lake, Dyberry Creek, Fords Pond, Gravel Pond, Lake Shohola, and Prompton Dam, along with an annual trip to Ontario, Canada with his granddaughters for great fishing and food. He was first to rise when at his son’s home in Wellsboro for the annual “Bear Camp.” He and his fellow bear hunters woke early ready to conquer the day. His love of the outdoors coupled with his passion to help others made him the person we cherished. From community members to family and friends, Jack was always teaching others about the activities he enjoyed. A devoted husband, father and Pop is what he excelled at, not to mention his ability to touch the hearts of those around him.

Also surviving are son John Felondis and wife Tammy, Wellsboro; daughter Jodi Risse and husband Ed, Maryland; grandchildren Sydney and Lindsey Risse.

The funeral will take place on Wednesday, March 20 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., Scranton. Private interment will follow in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends and family may pay their respects from 9 am until Mass begins at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like you to celebrate Jack’s life just as he would by taking care of family, friends, neighbors, and community.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton.