LUZERNE-James "Jim" F. Kukosky,74, of Luzerne, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013 at Hospice Care Community Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Luzerne on April 2, 1939, James was a son to the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Calanda) Kukosky. James was in the Marine Reserves and then spent four years in the United States Air Force where he was a jet mechanic. He is survived by his son James A. Kukosky-CA; six brothers: Anthony, Plymouth; Robert, Pringle; Richard, Pringle; Thomas, Luzerne; David, Luzerne; Joseph, Greensburg; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held Wednesday at noon in St. Mary's Annunciation Cemetery, Pringle. Kniffen O'Malley Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre, is in charge of arrangements.