Marlene J. Cacciatore

Cacciatore, Marlene J.Marlene J. Cacciatore, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2015, with her loving family at her side at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Cacciatore, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage until his death in 2003. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Blanche (Mosser) Fritzinger. Marlene graduated from Lehighton High School in 1951, and later worked in the nursery at Town & Country Lanes, retiring in 2006. She was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Liberty High School sports, and was a longtime member of the Liberty High School Athletic Club. A resident of Atria Bethlehem since 2009, she was well-loved by her fellow residents and the staff. Marlene was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church since 1955. But most of all, she was devoted to her grandchildren. Survivors: Son Attorney Keith D. Cacciatore and his wife Valerie D. of Bethlehem; grandchildren Tara McNamara Carroll and her husband Jeremy, Anthony Cacciatore, and Virginia Cacciatore, all of Bethlehem; great-granddaughter McKenzie; brother Keith A. Fritzinger and his wife Elaine of Bethlehem. Marlene was predeceased by her grandson, Quinn McNamara. Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 16 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 521 E. Locust St., Bethlehem, 18018. Arrangements entrusted to the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Online condolences may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com Contributions: in lieu of flowers to the Liberty Athletic Club, 1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018