Joseph J. Dente, Jr., 70, of Moosic, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born on November 4, 1955, in Moosic, and was the son of the late Joseph J. Dente, Sr. and Therese (Ruddy) Dente. Joe was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Church (Queen of The Apostles Parish) Avoca. He attended St. Mary’s Avoca Parochial School, graduated from Scranton Preparatory School, Class of 1973, and earned his bachelor’s degree from the Universi
