Remembering Marion Mallas Golay

Posted on February 23, 2022 by The Dunmorean

Marion Mallas Golay
Feb. 20, 2022

Marion Mallas Golay, 86, a lifelong resident of Dunmore, died Sunday morning in Linwood Nursing & Rehab in Scranton. She was the wife of the late George Mallas Jr. who died in 1970 and the late John Golay in 1999.

Born and raised in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Carey Derrig. Marion was a graduate of Dunmore High School and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore. Prior to retirement she was employed at Specialty Records/ WEA Manufacturing.

Marion was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and was a kind, generous, and sweet woman who always put her family and friend’s needs before herself. She had a tremendous love of animals, especially her cats and dogs over the years. She was an avid fan of Dunmore Football and prior to her illness would attend nearly every game. Her greatest joy came when spending time with family during holidays and gatherings. She looked forward to these times as she would prepare food and gifts. She truly cherished these moments.

Her family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the compassion as well as Jerry and staff at In Home Personal Care for all the years of wonderful care.

Surviving is her son, George M. Mallas and his wife Mary, Roaring Brook Twp., a granddaughter which was her pride and joy, Devan Mallas and her companion Brenden Wahl, Old Forge, her twin sister, Katherine “Kay” Farris, Dunmore, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Mary Alice Mallas, a brother Patrick Derrig and two sisters, Alice Gregorski and Joan Froese.

The funeral will be Friday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc. 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Chestnut Street in Dunmore.

Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow.

Friends may call on Thursday from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Griffin Pond Animal Shelter 967 Griffin Pond Road Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

To offer a condolence, visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com

Remembering Frank Brozzetti

Posted on February 5, 2022 by The Dunmorean

Frank Brozzetti
January 31, 2022

Frank Brozzetti, 73, of Naples, FL and Dunmore, PA, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Monday at Frances Georgeson Hospice House at Avon in Naples, FL. He is survived by his wife, the former, Gloria Kropiewnicki. The couple would have celebrated their 52^nd wedding anniversary on August 15^th.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Hugo and Joanne Gillette Brozzetti, Frank was a member of SS. Anthony & Rocco Parish in Dunmore. He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School where he met the love of his life Gloria and then furthered his education by obtaining a degree in accounting from Lackawanna Junior College in Scranton. Frank served honorably in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam War.

He began a career which became his lifelong passion with his father in running Hugo Amusements and Cigarette Vending and then later ownership of Hugo Amusements LLC along with his sons Frank Jr. and Michael. He also co-owned H&J Vending with his brother-in-law Jim Frye.

Frank was an avid golfer ever since the day his father-in-law Adolph “Dingy” Kropiewnicki put his first club in his hands and thus went on to become an senior and honorary member of Elmhurst Country Club where he won multiple Twilight League Championships with his dear friend John Wasco and Scratch League Champion with his dear friend Tom Powell. He was also a member since 2001 and 3-time Club Champion of Forest Glen Country Club in Naples. In addition to golf, other sports he enjoyed watching the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia 76ers.

Frank will be most remembered by his family and friends as generous, humble, hardworking man who loved life while being humorous. In addition he was viewed as a confident honest straight shooter. He was well liked by everyone whom he came in contact with both in Pennsylvania and Florida as he had an engaging personality. His advice was respected both personally and professionally as he was hands on and helped many with different business ventures. But most of all he will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who put his family above all else.

Also surviving in addition to his wife Gloria are his two sons, Frank Jr. and his wife Theresa, Scranton and Michael and his wife Lindsay, Moscow along with his greatest joys, his grandchildren, Vivian Marie and Emilio Michael Brozzetti, as well as a sister, Louise Frye and her husband James, Moosic and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His family wishes to thank the staff of Physicians Regional Medical Center Hospital Cardiac Care in Naples on Pine Ridge Road as well his Emergency Room Dr. Hans Cao, his oncologist Dr. Steven Newmann, and his cardiac physician Dr. Ryan Houk and group as well as the nurses and staff at hospice for all the care and compassion shown to Frank and the family during this difficult time.

The funeral will be Friday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc. 318 East Drinker Street in Dunmore with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Smith Street, Dunmore. Interment to follow in the Cathedral Cemetery.

Friends and family may call on Thursday evening from 4-8PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s name to the Boys and Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania 609 Ash Street Scranton 18510.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com.

Remembering John T. Pupalitis

Posted on January 6, 2022 by The Dunmorean

John T. Pupalitis
January 3, 2022

John T. Pupalitis, 87, of the Bunker Hill section of Dunmore and for the past 3 years a resident of Greenridge Care Center in Scranton died peacefully Monday evening surrounded by his loving son and daughter in law. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Mary Riccardo Pupalitis. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past June.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Martin and Mary Pupalitis, he was educated in the Scranton Schools and was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore. He was a loving and caring husband, father, godfather, brother-in-law and uncle who was dedicated to his family.

He was drafted in 1957 to the United States Marines Corps and served 2 years. He was stationed as a Marine on the Navy’s USS Intrepid aircraft carrier.

He worked for Scranton Wiping Cloth for some 43 years. After retiring he worked in maintenance. John enjoyed puttering around his house, buying tools and gadgets. He loved to fix things especially with duct tape and his new favorite, gorilla tape. Most of all he loved to be with family and friends at any event or gathering to celebrate, while enjoying a cocktail

John was devoted to SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish and especially loved to help at St. Rocco’s feast day every summer. He particularly enjoyed to be with the guys up St. Rocco’s Church in preparing for an event or just getting together for the afternoon.

Surviving are a son, John Pupalitis Jr. and his wife, Christine, Dunmore, as well as numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by his sisters Helen Lenio and Marion Skiba, and three brothers, Alfred Popalitis, Francis Pupalitis, Martin Pupalitis.

His family would like to thank Dr. Salvatore Lawrence for his lifelong care of John before retirement and Dr. Nicholas Dodge for his recent care at Greenridge Health Care Center.

His family would also like to thank the nurses, aides, therapists, food staff, reception staff and activities staff at Greenridge Health Care Center for their compassion, dignity and respectful care.

The funeral will be Saturday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc. 318 East Drinker Street in Dunmore with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM in St. Rocco’s Church, Kurtz Street, Dunmore. Interment to follow in the Dunmore Cemetery.

Friends may call on Friday evening from 5PM to 8PM.

Due to our current pandemic, all those attending are kindly and respectfully asked to wear a mask and social distance.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that contributions be made to SS. Anthony & Rocco Parish, 303 Smith St., Dunmore 18512.

To offer an online condolence visit www.TheDunmoreFuneralHome.com