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James John Dooner, 68, a resident of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and formerly of Avoca, passed to his eternal reward after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, Fla.<\/p>\n
James was born in Pittston on July 19, 1953, and was the son of the late James and Marie Lepore Dooner, Avoca.<\/p>\n
James graduated from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and political science in 1975. He then moved to Florida where he served as a police officer and deputy sheriff in Miami-Dade county, retiring in 2009.<\/p>\n
He was active over the years, enjoying life with family and friends. James was an avid fisher, traveler and a food connoisseur.<\/p>\n
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Paula.<\/p>\n
He was a loving cousin and friend. He was kind and generous to everyone he met and all who knew him.<\/p>\n
James is survived by many cousins, friends and his beloved Yorkie, Tiffany Marie, all who love him dearly.<\/p>\n
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Queen of Apostles Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Phillip Sladicka officiating.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital<\/a>, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.<\/p>\n Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 225 McAlpine St., Duryea.<\/p>\n Condolences may be made at www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Published by Citizens Voice on Mar. 28, 2022.<\/p>\n