Myron Paul Pietryka, 70, of Scranton, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Matthew and Anna Butch Pietryka. Myron was a 1971 graduate of Riverside High School and star athlete. He held various positions at production facilities prior to working at Supermarket Services in Dunmore as a fork lift operator for over 25 years until retirement. Myron was the loving husband of Marie Tigue Pietryka. The couple celebrated 45 years of marriage in November. As a couple they enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and traveled often to visit friends and family. Myron appreciated his wife’s cooking and loved the opportunity to plan family dinners. He was a devoted and loving father to his daughter, Melissa and fiancé, Ben Lorenzetti. Melissa blessed him with two wonderful grandchildren, Jaden and Sophia. His role as “Gramps” was his most cherished. He attended football and basketball games for Jaden, and enjoyed track meets and cheering for Sophia. He never missed an opportunity to spend time with them and share the wonderful memories. He was so proud of their achievements. Myron was an avid baseball player and a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox. He took many trips to Fenway Park to see his favorite team. He also loved animals and his many pets over the years. Myron was also a very religious person who enjoyed reading the Bible and found strength through his commitment to God. His presence will be deeply missed by his loved ones. There is joy in knowing he is free from pain and discomfort and is in eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Richard and Matthew; and his nephew, Ted Pietryka Jr. He is survived by brothers, Joseph and Teddy Pietryka; and sister, Karen and husband, Alan Kumor. Also surviving are John and wife, Doris Tigue; June Bosworth and partner, Jim Arbogast; Mark and wife, Lenore Tigue; Matthew and wife, Eileen Tigue; Marilyn and husband, Clyde Brown; Janet Shostek; Marion Allegrucci and fiancé, Lawrence Melillo; Thomas and wife, Jayne Tigue; Catherine and husband, Walter Moore; and close cousin, James O’Donnell and wife, Sharon; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. A private Mass will be held at St. Lucy’s Church in Scranton, Pa. on Monday, June 5, at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann’s St., Scranton.

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