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Robert Leo Pfister

September 25, 2015

Robert Leo Pfister of Hamlin died Friday at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. He is survived by his loving wife of forty one years the former Jean Marie Lukeski.

Born in Trenton, NJ, son of the late Leo C. and Mary Somerruk Pfister, he was employed by Meshoppen Transport, Inc. as a long haul truck driver for the past twelve years. He accumulated many millions of miles over his forty plus year career.

Known as “Greased Lightning” by friends and fellow truckers he liked to spend time with family and always had a good story to tell. Robert will be greatly missed by all.

Also surviving are sons Jason and his girlfriend Denise of Lake Ariel and Derrick Francis Pfister and his wife Kelly of Old Forge; grandchildren Jennifer, Daniel, and Madysen; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. William Rushik.

Friends may call Monday from 4:00-7:00pm.

Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

For directions or to send the family an online condolence visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.

Donations can be made in honor of Robert to your favorite local charity.