Robert J. McDonough, Sr.

Robert J. McDonough, Sr., 84, Elmhurst Twp., died Sunday afternoon in Geisinger- Community Medical Center in Scranton. His widow, the former Marian Butler, died in 1997.

Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late James and Agnes Litvin McDonough. He attended Dunmore High School, served honorably in U.S. Navy, was a member of St. John Neumann Parish in Scranton, and prior to retirement was employed as a truck driver with Trac Enterprises.

Bob was an avid Penn State, Red Sox & Steelers fan and enjoyed watching the games. He had an enormous passion for helping others. He loved volunteering at Allied Services and bringing joy to those during their rehabilitation. He was always his grandchildren’s biggest fan. He loved attending their sporting events and honor ceremonies. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He always had a way to make everyone smile with is Irish wit. His joyous personality will never be forgotten by those who knew him. His love for his family was indescribable and he will be missed deeply.

Surviving are three sons Jeff and his wife Michele, Springbrook Twp., Bobby Jr. and his wife Melissa, Olyphant, and Jim and his companion Lynn Sandy, Scranton, seven grandchildren, Christine O’Shea and her husband Sean, Scranton, Nicole and her fiancé Tyler O’Donnell, Scranton, Ashley, Springbrook Twp., Jim, Houston, TX, Colleen, Tunkhannock, Kaitlyn and Jordyn, bothof Springbrook Twp., and Nicholas Cordaro, Pittston, six great grandchildren, Dylan, Camden, Maggie, Madelyn, Grayson, and Teagen, his companion Phyllis Sileo, Elmhurst Twp., three sisters, Claire Nolan, California, Betty Tominey and Ann Blacknic, both of Ohio, and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

The funeral will be Thursday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc. 318 East Drinker Street in Dunmore with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM in Nativity Church, 633 Orchard Street in Scranton. Interment will take place in the Fairview Memorial Park in Elmhurst.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5pm-8pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

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