July 6, 1940 to December 22, 2023
James Caramanno, 83, Scranton, died Friday after an illness at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was born July 6, 1940, to Italian immigrants Concetta Mastracchio and Pasquale Caramanno. Jimmy and his wife, Caroline (Kay Kay) Diaz Caramanno, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Dec. 10.
Jimmy fell in love with his wife Kay when they were very young children growing up on Ninth Street (little Italy) in the 1940s. Together they had and raised eight children, one who passed away at birth and another who passed away in 1987 after a freak car accident. Jimmy attended Mother Cabrini and Lafayette elementary schools before heading to West Scranton High School. After high school Jimmy worked for local food and restaurant establishments, including Williams Bakery and Mondo's Restaurant on the wholesale block in downtown Scranton.
In the 1970s, Jimmy and his dear friend Art Bier adventured into buying and selling harness racehorses all over the Northeast. Particularly at Pocono Downs, Monticello and Northfield Park. In the 1990s, Jimmy helped his youngest son Robert establish Caramanno's Restaurant. Jimmy loved the restaurant and especially the customers. He loved talking politics, playing dice and betting on the horses. He enjoyed his coffee and Lucky Strike cigarettes, but most of all, he loved and treasured his wife and his family and his very dear friend, Joey, who was like a son to him.
Jimmy is survived by his children, Joseph (Michelle), Connie (Fran) Kudrich, Ann (Chris) Krouchick, Rose Jobs, Jimbo (Liza) and Robert (Amy). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Tony Jr., Tiffany, Samantha, Jimbo, Jason, Nicholas, Sierra, Joseph Jr., Cordaro, Alexis Caramanno, Christopher Krouchick, David, and Michael Jobs, and Caroline Kudrich; as well as 15 great-grandchildren. He is survived by one brother-in-law, Joseph Krolak; and many special nieces and nephews all of whom he loved.
He was preceded in death by his sons, James and Anthony Caramanno; grandson, Jordan Kudrich; granddaughter, Serena Caramanno; and son-in-law, David Jobs Sr. He is also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Josephine Elias, Frank Caramanno, August Caramanno, Carmella Krolak, Mary Evans and Rose Caramanno. Also, Jimmy was proud of his Favara, Sicilian family who visited Scranton last Christmas.
We would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Leo and staff and Dr. Kishori and staff for all the dedication and care that they provided to him during his illness.
A viewing for family and friends will be held Wednesday, Dec. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann's St., Scranton, with a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, Dec. 28, at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Basilica Church. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.
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Cordero family
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We are so sorry for your loss
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Jackie Barnhart (Cramer)
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My deepest condolences to the Caramanno Family. Jimmy was an amazing man. Anyrime I came to Scranton, I made sure to stop in for breakfast to see if he was there. He was always so kind. He will greatly be missed.
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Nancy Bunevitch
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Prayers to the Family
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David and Joan Schmidt
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So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Cesare Fred Forconi
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We are all so sorry for your loss.
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Carmelina Piscopo
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Ad un anno dal nostro arrivo il signore ti ha chiamato nella sua casa. Il dolore è stato grande, ma seppur ti abbiamo visto poche volte ci ha lasciato dentro un ricordo indissolubile. Amavamo di te il tuo modo di essere, severo ma buono. Un uomo generoso che non ha esitato ad accoglierci facendoci sentire in una grande famiglia. Ti ricorderemo per il tuo animo buono e per il tuo sorriso inimitabile. Ti porteremo nel nostro cuore.
Ciao Jimmy da Giuseppe, Melina, Emanuel, Luca e anche dalla tua amata Sicilia.
Sentite condoglianze alla tua famiglia.
One year after our arrival the gentleman called you into his house. The pain was great, but even though we saw you only a few times, it left an indissoluble memory within us. We loved your way of being, severe but good. A generous man who did not hesitate to welcome us, making us feel like we were in a big family. We will remember you for your good soul and your inimitable smile. We will carry you in our heart Hello Jimmy from Giuseppe, Melina, Emanuel, Luca and also from your beloved Sicily.
Heartfelt condolences to your family
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Giuseppe,Melina, Emanuel e Luca
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Ad un anno dal nostro arrivo il signore ti ha chiamato nella sua casa. Il dolore è stato grande, ma seppur ti abbiamo visto poche volte ci ha lasciato dentro di noi un ricordo indissolubile. Amavamo di te il tuo modo di essere, severo ma buono. Un uomo generoso che non ha esitato ad accoglierci facendoci sentire in una grande famiglia. Ti ricorderemo per il tuo animo buono e per il tuo sorriso inimitabile. Ti porteremo nel nostro cuore Ciao Jimmy da Giuseppe, Melina, Emanuel, Luca e anche dalla tua amata Sicilia.
One year after our arrival the gentleman called you into his house. The pain was great, but even though we saw you only a few times, it left an indissoluble memory within us. We loved your way of being, severe but good. A generous man who did not hesitate to welcome us, making us feel like we were in a big family. We will remember you for your good soul and your inimitable smile. We will carry you in our heart Hello Jimmy from Giuseppe, Melina, Emanuel, Luca and also from your beloved Sicily.
Heartfelt condolences to your family
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Caprice Kendricks
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My deepest prayers goes out to the entire family ,Jimmy is the grandfather of my two first cousins Tiffany and Tony so I had the time of being a part of the family , he is funny caring n a jokester n loves them dice for sure overall great person grandfather and friend ... We will be praying for the family during this difficult time 💔
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Jane Ward
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I am thinking. Of all of us sending prayers 🙏 Jimmy and Kay kay we had the best memories and laughs love you all
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michael and daelene logan
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anna so sorry for your dads loss...may he lay now in peace my friend....darlene and i send our condolences to you and your entire family.
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Annette Smith
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We are so sorry for your loss we always had good times back in the day God bless 🙏🏼
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Ralph Cameratta
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So sorry, prayers for the family
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Cheri Emily
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Sincere condolences to the friends and family on the loss of your loved one, may he rest in eternal peace. Connie, Anna, Rose and Bobby, may you forever be blessed with his memories.
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