James J. Milot, 81 years of age of Brockton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at home while in the loving care of his wife of thirty-five years, Donna (Shoemaker) Milot.
Jim is also survived by; sons, James Milot and his wife Doreen of Brockton, Ronald Kazakavage of Nesquehoning; daughters, Trudy D. Drasher of Bloomsburg, Ronnie Hayman of Berwick, Rachelle Bonner wife of John of Tamaqua; brothers, David Milot and his wife Kimberly, William Milot and his wife Karen, sisters, Patricia Milot, Ann Packard, Peggy Schilcher wife of Dennis; sister-in-law, Audrey Milot; grand children, Jessica, Colleen, Brian, Lucas, Joseph, Jennifer, Richie, Cody, Amber; many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive Jim.
A graduate of the former St. Jerome R.C. High School, Jim served honorably in the United States Army. He retired from Cox Sheet Metal of Scranton.
A devoted member of Holy Cross R.C.C. of New Philadelphia. Jim liked being in the outdoors, hunting, riding his Soft-Tail Classic Harley and golfing. He enjoyed shooting pool and darts in the area leagues, and was a talented handyman.
Born Thursday, January 7, 1937 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late William and Sophia (Lincovich) Milot. Jim was also predeceased by his brother, Thomas Milot and brother-in-law, Bob Packard.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday December 6, 2018 at 10 o'clock a.m. from Holy Cross R.C.C. located at 99 Valley Street New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 17959. Military Honors to be bestowed.
Interment will be in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
St. Jude's Children's Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com