Kevin Munley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kevin John Munley, 54, of Mountain Top was in the arms of his adoring wife and the presence of his children and family as he entered into eternal rest at his home on Sunday. Born September 13, 1957 in Sugar Notch he was a son of Agnes Benish Munley and the late John T. Munley. An alumnus of Crestwood High School, Kevin earned his degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Luzerne County Community College. Before retiring in January 2011, Kevin was a food service instructor at the State Correctional Institute at Retreat for more than twenty-three years. He was a member of the Parish of Saint Jude in Mountain Top. Kevin was a sports enthusiast and his children's biggest fan throughout their athletic careers. His other joys included family vacations at Hilton Head Island, trips to Notre Dame with his brothers, accompanying his mother on their morning excursions for donations to Mohegan Sun, and his annual trip to Saratoga with his dearest friends. He was an amazing cook and always enjoyed preparing meals for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his mother; his wife and high school sweetheart, the former Wendy Hess; children, Lissa of Mountain Top, and Kevin and Jarad, at home; brothers, Jack and his wife Phyllis Munley of Kingston and Patrick and his wife Lisa Munley of Honolulu, Hawaii; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Celebration of Kevin’s Life will be held Wednesday at 9 AM from McLaughlin's - The Family Funeral Service, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre with Funeral Mass at 10 AM in the Church of Saint Jude. Interment will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township. Visitation will be held at McLaughlin's on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM. Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce Street, Kingston, 18704, or Saint Jude's Building Fund, 420 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, 18707. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Kevin’s family at www.celebratehislife.com

Kevin Munley

September 13, 1957 - April 1, 2012