Gene J. Altieri

Gene J. Altieri Jr., Lake Winola, died Saturday morning at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife is Martha Zelinski Altieri; the couple was married for more than 48 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Gene J. Sr. and Anna Dalberto Altieri. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Brakebush Chicken. He was an Army veteran and enjoyed cooking for his friends and family.

Also surviving are a son, Gene J. Altieri III and his wife, Amanda, Dalton; two brothers, Neil Altieri and his wife, Brenda, and Nick Altieri, both of Dalton; the love of his life, his granddaughter, Minerva Altieri; and several nieces and nephews.

A blessing service will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit with services by Rev. Arbogaste Satoun, interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Dalton.

Friends may call Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lake Winola Fire Co., 1204 State Route 307, Lake Winola, PA 18625.