John P. Sambo, 75, a lifelong resident of Swoyersville, passed into eternal life on Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2020, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, following a brief illness.

His loving wife is Maureen (Ostroskie) Sambo. John and Maureen celebrated their 49^th wedding anniversary on May 1^st.

Born on May 17, 1944, in Kingston, John was the son of the late John A. Sambo, who was killed in World War II at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the late Jean (Matuyza) Sambo Pugh. His step-father was the late Joseph Pugh Jr.

John was a graduate of the former Swoyersville High School, Class of 1962.

Prior to his retirement in 2006, John was employed for 38 years by PPL. He began his career with PPL in its construction service and later went on to work as a nuclear mechanical planner at its Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Salem Township.

John was a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, and the Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club.

Throughout his life, John had a passion for cars and music. He was also an ardent supporter of the Wyoming Valley West football program, attending countless games with his son over the past 30 years and always sitting at the 30-yard line. In recent years, he greatly enjoyed watching his grandson, Dominic, play baseball.

If anyone was ever in need of a nut, bolt, part, or tool, John had it in his meticulous garage and he knew exactly where everything was, so if you borrowed a tool he always made sure to tell you to put it back where it belonged.

Family was the center of John’s life and he cherished every moment he shared with his loved ones. He was a devoted husband and a best friend to his wife, Maureen, and they were truly inseparable. A loving and supportive father and grampa, his son, Jack, and grandsons, Dominic and Joshua, were the pride and joy of his life. Although his presence will be deeply missed, his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of beloved family.

In addition to his father, John; his mother, Jean; and his step-father, Joseph, John was preceded in death by his brother, James J. Pugh; and his mother-in-law, Margaret Chorba Ostroskie.

In addition to his wife, Maureen, John is survived by his son, Jack Sambo and his wife, Kim, Swoyersville; his grandsons, Dominic and Joshua Sambo; his sister, Carolyn Frey and her husband, E. Donald, Mont Clare; his father-in-law, Irvin Ostroskie, Swoyersville; his brother-in-law, Bob Ostroskie, Swoyersville; his sister-in-law, Diane Mesaros, Mount Pocono; and his nieces and nephews.

Due to the current restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, a private funeral service will be celebrated Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Joseph J. Pisaneschi, his Pastor, officiating.

A Memorial Mass in honor of John’s life will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

To send John’s family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.

The family would be honored if you would consider giving a donation in John’s memory to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, PA 18704.