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Perry Koch Obituary

Perry T. Koch, 54 of Easton, PA. died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Easton Hospital. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the beloved son of Priscilla (Siekonic) and Ronald Koch. He grew up in Northampton, PA and did vocational training through Colonial Northampton Intermediate Unit 20. He attended Concepts, and worked in the community through the Lehigh University Community Choices Program. He was a charter member of the former Faith and Light community in Allentown. Perry loved sporting activities and for many years was an active participant in Bethlehem Area Special Olympics, earning medals in track, cross country skiing, basketball and bowling, In 1981, Easton Express named him Top Athlete of Special Olympics. For over two decades he was a member of the Monday afternoon Bowling League at Town and Country Lanes in Bethlehem. He was a lifelong Phillies, Eagles, Penn State, and Northampton Konkrete Kids fan. Perry is survived by his loving family: Parents, Brother, Ronald Jay Koch and his wife Jill; Sister Heidi A. Koch and husband Richard Karasiewicz, all of Northampton; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, his many loving and supportive companions, and his compassionate extended family of caregivers at PRAXIS in Easton. Perry was predeceased by his paternal grandparents John and Arlene Koch, maternal grandparents Joseph & Helen Siekonic, Uncles John and Bob, and great nephew Aiden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Saturday January 24, 2015 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 22nd & Washington Avenue Northampton, PA. With calling hours 6-8pm Friday January 23, 2015 and Saturday January 24, 2015 9-10am with prayers at 10am, both at the Schisler Funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA. 18067. Interment will follow in Assumption B.V.M. Cemetery, Cherryville Rd.,Northampton, PA. Contributions in Perry's memory may be made to Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, or Bethlehem Area Special Olympics both C/O the Schisler Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Express Times from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2015.
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Reading Perry's obituary, I was amazed to learn of the richness of his life. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
- Margaret Capozzolo

Margaret Capozzolo

February 8, 2015

Ron,deepest sympathy to you, Priscilla and family. Sorry for your loss.

Len Breitfeller

January 27, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Perry had an infectious smile and touched so many lives. He brought smiles to many and touched lives everywhere he went. Perry will be missed. The Koch family is in our prayers during this time, share the memories and all the stories he has started over the years.

Keri Weaver

January 26, 2015

To Ron, Priscilla and family, Frank and I send our deepest sympathy to all. We also send our Love and Prayers to you. Frank & Pat Miksits

Frank & Pat Miksits

January 26, 2015

Dear Priscilla, Ron and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Perry. May you find comfort in your memories of him. God Bless.
Anne Marie and Bill Keinert and Christine Beck

January 24, 2015

Ron and Priscilla my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. May GOD'S blessings be with you.---

Ronald Kucharczuk

January 24, 2015

Dear Heidi and the Koch family, I wish you all peace, deep sympathy, and the warmth of fond memories to uphold you. Perry made the world a better place.

Nora Perron-Jones

January 24, 2015

Priscilla, Ron, Heidi and the Koch Families: I am so sorry for your loss, too soon. That picture of Perry is the way I remembered him ~ biggest smile and happiness ear to ear. He loved his family in return to the love you had for him. He talked about each and every one of you all the time. You are the center of his heart. May he rest in peace. My condolences.

Bonnie Almond

January 22, 2015

Sincere sympathy to Perry's family for your loss. Perry was such a sweet soul.He always had a smile on his face! I remember Perry and his family from OLH days and you all took such great care of him and loved him dearly.May God bless Perry and God bless his family. Perry is now your beautiful
guardian angel.

January 22, 2015

Priscilla and Ron, we extend a heartfelt condolence during this time of grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Don and JoAnn Vogel

January 22, 2015

Dear Mr and Mrs Koch,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting Perry when I was friends with Debbie and he came to visit his Aunt Pat, Uncle John and cousins. I also had an opportunity to again meet Perry when I began my career with Northampton County. You have been wonderful, caring parents to Perry. May he rest in Peace.
Judy Haldeman

January 22, 2015

Dear Priscilla & Ron, My deepest sympathy to you & family. God Bless You Sincerely Polly Meltsch

January 22, 2015

Ron, Priscilla and Koch Family,

My deepest condolences to all of you. I have many fond memories of Perry playing in our backyards when we lived in Drexel Heights. Whenever you posted pictures of your visits with Perry it was so obvious how much you all loved him and how much he loved you. Your are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Marnell Schuler

January 22, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Koch family and all who knew Perry. I feel so blessed to have been a part of his life even if only for a short while. Ron and Priscilla are such loving parents and loved Perry to the moon and back. Perry was definitely one in a million and will truly be missed.

Javon

January 22, 2015

I was a CCD student of Perry's mom and I have fond memories of Perry back from our OLH days. Prayers for all of Perry's family and friends who loved Perry.
Christina (Sakasitz) Brodt

January 22, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Linda

January 22, 2015

Dear Ron and Priscilla,
My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family during this very difficult time. I will truly miss that wonderful, innocent smile and gentle spirit. Perry and I had a long history together and I would not trade it for the world. The wonderful times we shared and the special moments are something I will hold dearly in my heart always.

Imogene Kresge

January 22, 2015

Nothing can take place of your son and brother but with time may the sorrow be replaced with love and happy memories.

Tonya Strickland

January 22, 2015

My condolences to your family. It was my honor to be able to know Perry and his family for all the years he was under our care. God definitely made sure that my knowing Perry and you all made me a better person. Just know that Perry is now watching over you both as closely as you watched over him all his life. My heart goes with you both.

Janine Causerano

January 21, 2015

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