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Clifford Babin Obituary

Clifford J. Babin
Clifford J. Old Man Babin, Jr. died on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 after a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Bethlehem; the son of the late Clifford J. Babin, Sr. and Gertrude M. (Wetzel) Babin. He was the loving husband to Meredith H. (Heller) Babin of Bethlehem. Clifford retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corporation as a crane operator. He currently owned and operated Cliffs Rollback Service. Cliff was a car enthusiast who loved his family very dearly. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Meridy; sons, Brian and his wife, Jackie, Clifford, III and his wife, Kathy, Michael Jones and his wife, Amy; his daughter, Megan Abrantes and her husband, Jesse; his sister, Trudy, wife of William Kramm and his grandchildren, Brittany, Cassie, Colden and Greyson. Services: A Joint Funeral Service will be held for both Clifford and Gertrude on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers: Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Pl., Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com

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Published by Morning Call on Sep. 8, 2012.

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Krystal DeJager

September 22, 2012

Meg, Mom(Merdi) & family.... I am at a loss for words!! The Old Man meant the world to me and Im so so sad. He will truly be missed. He was an incredible husband, father and friend!!! Until we meet again...... Love Krystal and Baby Girl Makena

CAROL TAPIA

September 22, 2012

MY MOST SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO BABIN FAMILY. YOU HAVE SUFFERED A VERY TRAGIC LOSS. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS TO ALL.

September 11, 2012

Hi Meridy,
Betsy e-mailed me about your husband and mother-in-law. My sincerest sympathies to you and to your family, Your friend from college, Ann Hopkins

robert and linda lopez

September 10, 2012

our deepest sympathy to brian and his family it is a tragic loss for two loved people

Mike & Lisa Green

September 10, 2012

Babin Family
I am so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers for your family.

Bob Sipos

September 10, 2012

Megan and family - I am so sorry for your loss in this tragic accident. I remember all of your stories about the "Old Man" and your grandmother. My deepest sympathies to all!

Dawn Lazar

September 9, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the extended family. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Rick & Dawn Lazar

Rick & Sue Madzarac

September 9, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will surely be missed. We will miss seeing him down at Ed's and the car shows.

September 9, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Cliff will surely be missed by us. It won't be the same at Ed's or at car shows. Hee was such a great guy.

September 9, 2012

Dear Babin family,We are so sorry for your loss.The oleman will be missed by everyone he touched.Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.Just remember he is watching over us know and will forever be in our hearts and minds.Our Deepest sympathys, WILLY AND KIM.

Joanne Dottery

September 8, 2012

Brian and Jackie, I'm so sorry my dear friend. I have had the chance to meet your dad briefly he he was a great man. I know times like this you think will this pain go away. Well I can tell you no it don't, but it dose get easier. Just remember all the great fun times you had with him and a smile will come to you face. Someone told me that one time, and a smile will come to his. And for your grandmother just think the same for her also. Brian you have became a great man, and your father was very proud of you. Love you both.

Elaine Van Keuren

September 8, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Cliff. He was a kind man who always had a smile and a joke. He will be truly missed.

Sis, Diane (Herstich), David & Michael Bartek

September 8, 2012

Many pleasant memories of Clifford as we grew up on Guetter and Walnut Sts. May pleasant memories help to ease the pain in your hearts.

Rick and Lori Kline

September 8, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss,you are all in our thoughts.

Michelle Schafer

September 8, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Cliffy and Brian!
Your cousin and family

Deb Kneiss

September 8, 2012

Cliffy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a character, keeping all of you in my thoughts. He will be sorely missed by those who he touched. With Deepest Sympathy, Deb

September 8, 2012

God Bless You,your Mother and Your Family.

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