Mr. John (Jack) Maleta, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Highland Manor, Exeter.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Anna Sevitski Maleta.

Jack was a musician, sound and light technician, salesman for Sundance Vacations, entrepreneur and worked trade shows for Ashton Tate, California. He was a strong amazing man who loved life, loved to travel, was adventurous, loved to fish and was involved in many local and international bands.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael J. Maleta.

Surviving are:
Nephew, Michael Maleta Sr. of Yatesville
Niece, Shannon Maleta-Hall of Duryea
Niece, Sheryl Edwards and her husband, George, of Greenfield Township

Special friend, Michele Galenty of Kingston
Lifelong friend, Terry Curran of Sunbury

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart, especially Jill and Highland Manor for the care and compassion that was shown to Jack and his family.

Funeral will be held Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 10:00 am from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. John Polednak officiating. Interment will be Sacred Heart Cemetery, Scranton. A viewing will be held on Thursday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence for Jack's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Uncle Jack was truly one of a kind. We will miss him so much. Rest In Peace.

Sherry and George Edwards (almost 3 years ago)

I first met Jack through my brother (also named Jack) in 1970. He used to hang around Scranton, always wearing a long military overcoat that became his trademark. He had just returned from an extended adventure in Seattle. We had a lot in common, became fast friends and eventually shared a house in the Poconos for a few years. If that house could talk it would tell some wild stories. My favorite "Jack story" from those days was how Jack loved to spend time with Truman, our house dog. Jack liked to take Truman out for rides in his old Pontiac and terrorize anyone that gave him a hard time , Truman was an attack trained Great Dane that was very protective.... Jack moved on, as did I, and it was almost 10 years later when I moved to Los Angeles and by a lucky chance I somehow ran into Jack. I didn't realize he had also moved to LA but once we connected it was not long before we became roommates (again). This time it was in a villa in Hollywood Hills which became home base for many awesome adventures. Many involved his trade show lighting gigs at Ashton Tate, but the most memorable was when Jack went partners on a truckload of imported women's shoes. He warehoused them at the Hollywood Hills house and for almost a year we had beautiful women knocking at our door at all hours looking for Jack's shoes. We definitely had some fun with that! After over 10 years in the Hills, I moved out and started a family, eventually ending up in Atlanta. Jack and I kept in pretty close touch over the years and even more so when Jack got sick. I will never forget our good times together and will miss "my other brother" Jack. RIP my brother.

Tom Manger (almost 3 years ago)

Uncle Jack was more than an uncle. He was my godfather and someone so special. We had such a beautiful bond. He will be missed dearly. He is at peace now in the hands of our Lord.

Shannon Maleta Hall (almost 3 years ago)

I knew Jack back in the band days of Kanned Music & Mutt Lee in NEPA. Always liked hanging with him. RIP Jack!

Marc Lucarelli (almost 3 years ago)

Shannon sorry for you and your families loss god bless

Gary Hughes (almost 3 years ago)

You were a great friend. Love your Aussie family you lived with for a year

Suzanne and Gary Smith...Australia (almost 3 years ago)

Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Jack while was a tech. He was truly a great guy. My sincere condolences. R.I.P. Jack!!!!!! You will truly be missed!!

Dini Hobbs Mozeleski (almost 3 years ago)

We are so very sorry for you loss.. Jack will be truly missed

Lin and Paul Gisinger (almost 3 years ago)

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