John Ciocca, Jr.

John Ciocca, Jr., 45, of Kingston, unexpectantly passed away on November 23, 2019.

Born in Scranton on February 3, 1974, he was the son of John Sr. and Maryann Ciocca.

John attended Wyoming Valley West High School. He was a member of Local 130 Laborers Union, Scranton, for the past 25 years and was working at the new Wilkes-Barre High School being built in Plains up until his passing.

He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping and had a special love for animals.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.

John grew up in a military family and resided in Europe, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada and Pennsylvania.

John is survived by; his parents, John, Sr. and Maryann Ciocca, a sister, Katie, a son, Justin, a daughter, Alexis and her two children, several aunts and uncles along with his numerous cousins.

A private family ceremony has been entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, 728 Main Street, Avoca.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Blue Chip Animal Shelter, 974 Lockville Rd, Dallas, PA 18612 or

Griffen Pond Animal Shelter,  967 Griffin Pond Rd, South Abington Township, PA 18411 or Whiskers World, 100 Williams Street, Plains, PA 18705