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Thomas Burkhardt Obituary

Thomas J. Burkhardt
Thomas J. Burkhardt, 66, of Salisbury Twp., formerly of Bethlehem, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 in his home. He was the son of Joseph and Helen (Szabo) Burkhardt. Tom was a United States Navy veteran, proudly serving aboard the U.S.S, Yorktown during the Vietnam War. After working for 33 years, Tom retired in 1995 from Bethlehem Steel Company, where his friends called him Burkey. He was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Church in Bethlehem, and a lifetime member of Citizens Hose Fire Company in Easton. Tom was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Beth (Fistner). Survivors: Children, Melanie of Riverside, CA, Tommy, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Salisbury Twp; grandchildren, Jared, Alicia, Justin and Jeremy; sisters, Kathleen, married to John Crisafulli of Easton; and Mary Lou, married to Ted Crocus of Fountain Hill. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins and Lily the cat. Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Visitation will be Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: May be made to St. Lukes Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Online condolences may be made to www.connellfuneral.com.

Published by Morning Call from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2013.
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From our family to your extended family, best wishes for peace.

Sharon Szymakowski Buck

February 7, 2013

Prayers for the family. God bless you. Michele Specht and Lucy Bitting

Michele Specht

January 23, 2013

He was a kind and gentle soul. He will be greatly missed. i am truly sorry for your loss.

Jeanie Crenko

January 17, 2013

Tommy and family.So very sorry for your loss. Your Father was so very blessed to have had his family with him.

Kevin Moore

January 17, 2013

Lots of Love to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. XOXO

Binky and Nancy2 Dollak

January 17, 2013

Learning of Tommy's passing has brought back many memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to his children and sisters.

cookie Burkhardt

January 16, 2013

Tom and Nancy. Very sorry to hear about your dad. God bless.

Keith Bauer

January 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Again we are here if you need anything.
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Rebecca Caraballo

January 15, 2013

Tom, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers

Ron Worrich

January 15, 2013

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THE PINTER FAMILY

JOYCE EDINGER

January 15, 2013

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS THE PINTER FAMILY

January 15, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John Wyant

January 15, 2013

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