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John L. LaRusso

January 23, 1951 - December 13, 2024

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John L. “Preacher” LaRusso, 73, of Scranton, died Friday evening at Regional Hospital of Scranton after a lengthy illness.   His wife of 26 years is the former Christine Schroeter.

Born January 23, 1951 in Scranton, son of the late Joseph and Patricia Bloom LaRusso, John was educated at West Scranton High School.  Preacher was employed as a cab driver and dispatcher with McCarthy Flowered Cabs.

John was a social butterfly who could strike up a conversation with anyone.  His passion was fishing, he enjoyed chess, was a movie fanatic, and listening to music.  Taken too soon, he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Surviving are his children, Leonardo LaRusso, Scranton, Katrina LaRusso and spouse Jesse, Olyphant, Rosemary Psolka, Pittston, Janine LaRusso and spouse Louis, Spring Brook Twp., and Desiree Gallagher and spouse Mike, Franklin Township; Siblings, Dominic LaRusso and Tom LaRusso, Scranton; Grandchildren, Blake, Kylie, Louis, Carissa, Corey Paul, Kevin, Rian, and Kayne; several great grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his son, Giovanni LaRusso, a brother, Earl Joseph LaRusso, his parents and sisters-in-law, Suzanne and Cindy LaRusso.


Arrangements by the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., Scranton, are private at the convenience of the family and a Celebration of John’s Life will be held at a later date.