James Apolinaro Obituary

James "Chip" E. Apolinaro, 91, of Larksville, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Allied Hospice Meade Street, Kingston.

Born June 19, 1933, in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Joseph Apolinaro and Mildred Damiano Apolinaro. Chip was a graduate of Luzerne High School and a member of All Saints Parish, Plymouth.

Chip was a veteran serving with the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Larksville American Legion, Post 655.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Golden Technologies and prior to that he was employed by Nelson Furniture, Kingston, as an upholsterer, for many years.

Chip was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame Football fan. He enjoyed tending to his garden. Chip had a great love for music and especially loved listening to Magic 93 on his favorite radio. Chip loved his many visits from the loving and caring volunteers of Meals on Wheels, Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston.

Chip's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved getting together with everyone for the holidays and family gatherings.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Edna Yurko, on May 12, 2016; and sister, Grace McCue.

Surviving are his loving children, Denise Johnson (Harry), Courtdale; James Apolinaro Jr. (Brigid), Wilkes Barre; and Toni Chalker (Ernest), Plains Twp.; grandchildren, Matthew Johnson (Renae), Kyle Johnson (Alyssa), Katie Homschek (Keith), Lauren Apolinaro, Emily Apolinaro, Madison Chalker and Lindsay Chalker; great-grandchildren, Gatlin Johnson, Oliver Homschek and Benjamin Johnson; brother, Carl Apolinaro (Maureen); and several nieces and nephews

Funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. Interment will follow in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Family and friends are invited to call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, Plymouth, and 9:30 a.m. to service time Friday.

Chip's family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses, aides and therapists at Allied Services Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Meade Street, Wilkes Barre, for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, contributions, if desired, may be made in Chip's memory to Meals on Wheels, Church of Christ Uniting, 190 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.

To submit condolences to Chip's family, visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com.