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Joseph Zareczky Obituary

Zareczky, Joseph J.Joseph J. Zareczky, 83, of Bethlehem passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 in St. Luke's University Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was born in Fountain Hill to Joseph J. and Elizabeth (Majores) Zareczky. He and his wife the former Jeanette Kalman, shared 59 years together this past June 25th. He and his wife were members of Notre Dame Catholic Church. He graduated from Moravian College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and obtained his MBA from Lehigh University in 1961. He was currently employed as a Controller for WGPA Sunny 1100 with the Jolly Joe Timmer Show. Joseph served in the U.S. Airforce and the U.S. Navy Reserves. In his early years, he enjoyed golfing and going to the beach. He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with the family dog, Diesel. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Jeanette, he is survived by a son David R. Zareczky of Bethlehem and the mother of his children, Diane Zareczky; Daughter, Jane A. Elmouderrib and husband Jean Pierre of Bethlehem, brother; Richard Zareczky and his wife Anna of Northampton. Grandchildren, David, Jr., Daniel, Shelby, Cody and Laila, Great-granddaughter, Peyton; also two Nieces, Karen and Terry; Daughter-in-Law, Michele Zareczky wife of the late son, Michael. Services: A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 10-11am at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church or School or to Bethlehem Catholic High School care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Published by Morning Call on Aug. 3, 2014.
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DearDave, I am so sorry to hear that your dad has passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Walker

August 7, 2014

Jane and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time . So sorry to hear of your loss.

Faith Lauer

August 5, 2014

Dear Mrs. Zareczky,
It is with fond memories we Remember Joe at the Rhoads Press.
He brought a light hearted spirit to our accounting department.
We enjoyed having his (your) company at company christmas
parties and reunions. Always a soft joke or comment to lighten
the conversation!
We will miss him fondly,
Charles & Edward Rhoads

August 4, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Zareczky family. Joe was a honest, caring and true friend who is thought of highly by all those having the pleasure to be around him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rich & Vera Nederostek

August 4, 2014

Our deepest condolences for the family. Joe was so much more than just the controller at the station. He was a true friend to all that had the chance to know him. He is very much missed. We are keeping family in prayer.

Mark & Sheri Staller

August 4, 2014

I wish to offer my deepest condolences to the Zareczky family. Joe was more than an accountant at WGPA. He was a dear friend to me. I am blessed that I got to spend so much time around him in the last year. I am a better person because of him. It will never be the same coming to WGPA and not seeing him. I will always cherish the memories and lessons learned from Joe. He was a dear friend who will always have a special place in my heart.

Alex Fydryszewski

August 3, 2014

Jane and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Lisa (Klenovich) Lauer

August 3, 2014

My Condolences to the entire Zareczky Family.
He will be sadly missed by WGPA for he was the rock of the company!
From the Staff and Management of WGPA SUNNY 1100AM.

Richard Mindler

August 3, 2014

Our sincere sympathy to Joe's family. I worked with Joe at WGPA about 10 years ago. He was the nicest, kindest, man I had the pleasure of knowing. His sense of humor was contagious. I know his family will miss him terribly and so will the people at the radio station and those who worked with Joe in the past. We saw Joe this past May for a brief conversation at the radio station. I am so glad we did. Good-bye to a wonderful man. Roger & Paula Csatari

Roger & Paula Csatari

August 3, 2014

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