Mr. James M. Galuska, 63, of Duryea, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Duryea, he was the son of the late John and Doris Reese Galuska and was a 1978 graduate of Seton Catholic High School, Pittston. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Duryea Borough.

James was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. He was a social member of the V.F.W. Post 1227 and the Polish Falcons Nest 128, both of Duryea.  He was a member and first commander of the Sons of the American Legion Post 585, Duryea.

Surviving are:
Son, Gene Galuska and his fiancee, Adriana Littzi of Old Forge
Brother, John Galuska of Duryea
Brother, Robert Galuska and his fiancee, Mary Ellen of Duryea
Sister, Ann Marie Rossi and her husband, Ralph, of North Carolina
Nieces and nephews

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 12:30 pm in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. There will be no viewing. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for James's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

John, so sorry for the loss of your brother..prayers and condolences for you and your family.

Pam graziano (over 1 year ago)

RIP JIMMY WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

JOHN MCGLYNN FAMILIES (over 1 year ago)

I am so very sorry . Jim was an awesome person and friend. Love and prayers sent for all family and friends. May God bless you at this time .

Lori Wasik (over 1 year ago)

we were lifelong friends and went to school together. he will be genuinely missed,

Dorothy Rowlands (over 1 year ago)

My condolences is to the family. May Jimmy rest in peace I remember meeting you when I first moved to Duryea. Good times way back then.

Nancy (over 1 year ago)

May Gods Perpetual Light shine upon you Cuz.

Theresa Ryzner (over 1 year ago)

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Andrea Wzontek Petro (over 1 year ago)

So sorry for your loss family are in my prayers

David komar (over 1 year ago)

We are very sorry for your loss. He is at peace and we have a guardian angel now looking over us.

Jerry & Rose Rava (over 1 year ago)

So sorry for your loss, he is in a better place now

Michele Dolman (over 1 year ago)

so sorry to hear about Jimmy. May the angels wrap their loving wings around his family and comfort them with their precious memories of him. God Bless you all

Lehrae Ann Edwards (over 1 year ago)

So sorry for your loss

Debra Lukowicz (over 1 year ago)

Great friend co worker and a brother I never had will be greatly missed love you brother

Robert Webb (over 1 year ago)

My prayers are with you.....a great person taken too soon.

Terri and Allan Szewczyk (over 1 year ago)

So sorry to family,Jimmy was a great dude

Rick and pam Vogel (over 1 year ago)

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Lorrie Slatky (over 1 year ago)

We are so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was a friend to all and loved by many. May he R.I.P. Godspeed Jimmy.

Paula & Joe Boyko (over 1 year ago)

We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. May he rest in peace. We know your up there rooting on your Minnesota Vikings.

Bruce and Lisa Weitz (over 1 year ago)

Bob.. Ann Marie.. John…So sorry for the loss of your “baby “ brother… Jimmy was a sweet guy and helpful when I would go to your house to do your moms hair… Rest in Peace Jim!!!

Judy Lambert (over 1 year ago)

We will miss you Uncle Jimmy! Thank you for all of the fun memories growing up! You were the jokester and always kept us laughing! RIP!

Michele (Rossi) Clark (over 1 year ago)

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Chuck and Sandy Littzi (over 1 year ago)

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