Obituary of John Tucky

John Tucky, 73,of Archbald, died Thursday morning at Green Ridge Nursing Home, Scranton. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late John and Sally Morris Tucky. John was employed at his family’s restaurant, Johnnies, and enjoyed working there and making friends. He had a great interest in anything to do with trains and reading the newspaper. John attended Robinson Park Day Program and was a member of the Aktion Club. His family would like to thank the Independent Residential Services, Step by Step Group Home, Green Ridge Nursing Home and Compassionate Care hospice for all their kind and empathetic care. He is survived by his sister, Karen Lemoncelli and husband Ted, Peckville; nephew and niece, Christopher Lemoncelli and wife Deanna, Eynon and Jill Abbott and husband Sean, Peckville; great nieces and nephews, Livia, Joey, Sam and June; and cousins The funeral will be Saturday at 10 am in the Chapel at St. Cyril’s Cemetery, Peckville. Interment will follow at the Parish Cemetery. A private viewing will be held prior to the service. Arrangements are under the care and direction of James M. Margotta Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania or Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. For online condolences, visit www.margottafuneralhomes.com