Obituary of James R. Topa

James R. Topa, 48, of Olyphant died at home on Monday. Born in Peckville, he was the son of John and Antoinette Piersimoni Topa, S. Abington Twp. He was a graduate of Valley View High School, Class of 1990, and received an Associate’s Degree from Lackawanna College and was employed at Tobyhanna Army Depot. James was a kind and loving son, father, brother and friend who will be dearly missed by all. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, travelling and was an outstanding cook. He especially loved and looked after his family. Also surviving are his children, Marina, Jenna, and Angelina Topa, Madison Twp; a brother, John J. Topa and wife Laurie, FL; a niece and nephew, Noelle and Josh Topa, FL The funeral will be Saturday with mass of Christian burial at 1pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Peckville. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, Eynon. Viewing hours will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of James M. Margotta Funeral Home, Peckville. For online condolences, visit www.margottafuneralhomes.com