George R. Farro, 80, of West Scranton, passed peacefully Tuesday afternoon at home. Born in Scranton, on September 29, 1945, he is the son of the late Mary C. Savitskas Farro. George was a graduate of West Scranton High School where he excelled on the football team and had the opportunity to play in the NFL with the Washington Red Skins until a motorcycle accident ended his playing career. After his time in the NFL, he became involved with the West Scranton Invader football team as a special team assistant and excelled in teaching the art of place kicking and field goal kicking for the Invaders. He was an Army Veteran who served in Germany as a paratrooper in the 2nd Battalion, 39th Artillery unit, was a member of the former St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church on Jackson Street and retired as the head of security for Simplex Homes in Keyser Valley, delivered pies for Mineo pie bakery, repossessing cars. George was a real “foodie”, who loved strombolis, Vincenzo’s Pizza, hoagies, and like Tony Soprano, “lunch meats”. George lived his life fast, hard and plenty, playing football, riding motorcycles, building and driving fast cars and cutting down trees. He is survived by his son, best friend and caregiver, Kyle Farro, at home, his sister, Marion Farro Herbert, Fort Wayne, Indiana, his niece, Karen and his nephew, Kevin, as well as many cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, 10 am until 11:45 am with services beginning at 11:45 am, officiated by the Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Tudgay. At the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton, Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Army and the Dickson City Veterans Honor Guard at 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
