James Macaluso, 82, of Emlenton, formerly of Maryland, passed away at his residence on Tuesday June 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born in Newark, NJ on October 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Samuel and Grace Grosso Macaluso.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service.

He worked as a Civil Service Electrical Technician for NCIS for nearly 24 years, traveling throughout the United States for his work.

Jim lived a full life. In his early years he loved being on the ocean. He enjoyed many water sports such as boating, fishing, and scuba diving. As his family life progressed he enjoyed stamp collecting, and photography. He was rarely without his camera. He enjoyed taking pictures of the family adventures, and all of nature's beauty, flowers and ducks in particular became his favorites. 

Jim was always about service of some kind. In his later years he served in various ways with the Knights of Columbus, Republican Club and worked hard supporting the local ProLife Organizations.

Jim was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Franklin.

On July 16, 1963 he married the former Karen McNeece and she survives. Also surviving are his children Lisa Macaluso, Patricia Goldring and Michelle Maresch; six grandchildren, Shelby Olive, Mary Maresch, Joseph Chapman, Hanna Maresch, Stephanie Maresch, Christopher Holly and one great-granddaughter, Therese Olive. 

He was preceded in death by his parents

There will be no visitation.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 22, 2026 at St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St. Franklin with Father James Campbell, officiating.

Jim will receive Military Honors presented by the V.E.T.S Honor Guard at the conclusion of the funeral mass.

Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to ABC Life Center 323 13th St. Franklin, PA 16323 www.abclifecenter.com