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James Davidick Obituary
James J. Davidick, 64, of Allentown, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. James was the husband of Susan J. (Barry) Davidick, to whom he was married to for nine years this past February. Born in Hazleton, PA, James was the son of John and Alice (Sudock) Davidick. For 40 years James worked for the Service Electric Cable Company and bowled on their bowling league. Prior to that he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. At one time Jim was a firefighter. Jim was a very giving man to everyone around him, he developed a close circle of many lifelong friends. He loved fishing and making everyone laugh and smile, especially his grandchildren who adored him. Jim was very skilled and talented and enjoyed the challenge of building or fixing anything! In recent years Jim discovered his gift and love of photography, taking beautiful photos of family, birds, butterflies, and especially flowers! Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 215 in Catasauqua. Survivors: Surviving with his mother, Alice; and his wife, Susan; are his son, Eric J. and his wife, Giovanna, of Bath, PA; daughter, Rebecca E. Dornblaser and her husband, Jason, of Gilbertsville, PA; brother, William Davidick of Hazleton, PA; sister, Rose Ann Kramer and her husband, Jim, of Harleysville; sister-in-law, Patricia A., wife of Steven Schmehl, of Sinking Springs, PA; mother-in-law, Joyce Stenger of Allentown; grandchildren, Wyatt, Myah, Chase, Sophia, Abby, and Macyn. Jim was predeceased by his son, Brian J. Davidick. Services: Thursday, June 27, 2013, at 11 a.m. in ODonnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown, PA. Calling hours are Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Davidick
Kelly (Frack) Zahradnik
June 30, 2013
Eric and Family:
I am so very sorry to read about your Dad's passing. What a wonderful man! Although it has been a very long time since I have seen him, I will never forget his humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marilee Latshaw
June 27, 2013
My heart breaks a little bit each time I think of Sue missing her soul mate. What a testament of love and dedication between husband and wife, to see Sue standing by Jim every step of the way, and Jim loving her for it. Holding Sue and family close in prayer, and close in heart.
LuAnn McKee
June 27, 2013
I was so sad to hear about Jim. He was a patient of mine in the MPA and he was such a fighter!! Everyone enjoyed taking care of him. My deepest sympathy to his entire family.
Jodi De Vine
June 27, 2013
Sue, Eric and Family,
My deepest sympathy for loss, may you find comfort in your memories.
one of many pictures Jim shared with me.
Elaine Chapman
June 27, 2013
Jim will be missed by all whoselife he touched. God bless his family at this time and grant them peace.
Michal Walson
June 27, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jim was a great friend and employee of the SECTV family.
~ John & Michal Walson
Lisa Szarko
June 27, 2013
Sue, Eric and family My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am happy to have had the pleasure of knowing Jim for the past 25 years and will always remember the things mentioned by others but kindness sticks in my mind! May you find peace in knowing heaven has a new ambassador! I'm sure he is helping someone laugh, fish, play drums or take pictures! Hugs to you all.
Lynn & Darryl Reccek
June 26, 2013
Our vacations will never be the same Jim without you and Sue. We had so many wonderful times on our island trips our cruises and our many cable conventions. We will treasure those great times we had and all the wonderful memories. You will always be in our hearts. We will Miss You Jimbo.
ian
June 26, 2013
Will always miss your funny and random emails. I hope your fishing and boating like crazy up in heaven. Love and miss you uncle jimmy.
June 26, 2013
Sue I'm so sry for your loss Jim always made me smile you will be in my thoughts and prayers
Devon Davidick
June 26, 2013
Love u uncle Jim.
Betty J. Leh
June 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 26, 2013
My heartfelt condolences go out to Jim's family and all the lives he touched by his generous, kind, supportive, and encouraging spirit and nature. I find that, having known Jim has been a special gift given to me that continues to be one of fond memories, good times... Many laughs... And countless opportunities that wouldn't have likely been afforded me. I fondly recall his patience teaching me how to water ski on the Lehigh..the countless flyers games that that he was willing to take me to and to sit through with Eric & I. I can go on and on... Talks in his shop... Skiing the blue and the Lehigh... His countless halarious( and sometimes corny ) jokes.. Ultimately... Jim should rest easy knowing that he will live on in the many lives he profoundly and positively influenced.
Kimberly Scherman
June 26, 2013
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will always be in my prayers during these tough times. Jimbo was always a good family friend of ours. I can still remember playing in his garage while my dad and him hung out. He would always let me "fix" the broken televisions. Jim was a great man and will be greatly missed. -The Scherman Family
Kerrie Vogel
June 26, 2013
Dear Sue and Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. I bowled with Jim in the Service Electric league, and he always would make me laugh and smile. I will never forget him standing there with a pipe in his mouth. May he rest in peace and may God wrap his arms around you at this time to comfort you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
ruth & Richard derby
June 26, 2013
Deepest sympathy on your loss.ru
Patricia Peoples
June 26, 2013
Our family will miss our dear neighbor and my Words with Friends pal Jimbo! Always generous to our kids with his support of whatever they were doing, he and Sue showed up for a "show" the neighbor kids invented in the Rose Garden one day. His greatest concern was for Sue and we hope to be there for her any way we can. The Peoples Family on Crest Ave N
Anne Marie Witkowski
June 26, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss and are there with you in spirit. We're sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. -John "Jack" Witkowski and family
Dean Guth
June 26, 2013
My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you
Maria Youngblood
June 25, 2013
My condolences to the Davidick family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! May Jim Rest In Peace and may God Bless his soul!
Chris Cole
June 25, 2013
It's been years since I've seen "Jimbo", but he was often like a second father to many of us, friends of Eric's, who spent half of our teenage years at his house. I played his drums, he joked with us, and rarely did a visit pass that he didn't leave us all in stitches. "Who did it Jimbo?" -You did it my friend. Sincerest condolences to Eric and the entire Davidick family.
June 25, 2013
You are deeply loved and missed by all!
Matt and Susie Berezwick
June 25, 2013
Sue, Eric, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good friend for a long time and will be greatly missed. Cherish your memories and they will get you through the hard times. Please know you will be in our prayers.
Larry and Bev Kisslinger
June 25, 2013
Davidick Family and Friends,
My deep sympathy to all. We'll always have fond memories of Jim who served family, community, state and nation with great distinction.. Jim was a great person and very humble in all ever accomplished. God Bless Jim and may he
Rest in Peace. Sincerely,
Terese Cudwadie
June 25, 2013
Dear Sue, Eric and Family,
I can't begin to tell you how much I loved and will miss Jimbo (my Coal-Cracker Buddy). He will remain with me always, especially when I see a new funky watch, camera, great picture of a flower, hear a "coal cracker" word or just smell that wild cherry tobacco in a pipe!
He was the BEST that there is and he continues to live on in Eric and his grandkids and in Sue's heart (Jim's true soul mate).
He loved you all so much and couldn't have been more proud of you.
So until we meet again my friend, Rest in Peace and enjoy your time in Paradise as Heaven's newest photographer!
Dennis McKelvey
June 25, 2013
I hadn't seen Jim in a few years but will always remember his pipe smoking and being the life of the party at the Reccek's house. God bless and Rest in Peace Jimbo. I offer my sympathy and condolences to his family in this tragic loss. I feel your pain having lost my wife in April and the emptiness feeling will last a long time I'm told. God bless
June 25, 2013
my deepest condolances to the Davidick family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Marybeth Eby
June 25, 2013
Dear Sue,
I was so very saddened to see that "Mr. Jim" had passed. He was such a genuine and kind person and always made me laugh! I will miss him yelling, "BINGO" at the bowling alley. He was a trip. He would always ask me how I was doing when I saw him and loved hearing about the trips you and him took. He is your angel now and he is looking down at you smiling. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. He gave me one of his business cards once and told me to call him if I would ever need anything regarding cable, I will never throw it away!!
John/Debbie Sterner
June 25, 2013
Sue, Eric and family,
There are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss. During Jim's battle he called us his angels, (which was the furthest from the truth). He is now your Angel. Know he will always be there for you.....Just look up. Hold onto your memories and let them guide you through this very difficult time.
With our love and deepest sympathy,
John and Debbie Sterner
Erica Betz
June 25, 2013
Although i haven't seen Jim in years, i lived next door to him on Circle Drive, i will never forget when my sister and i would walk down the street and he would always say there are the two prettiest girls in the whole wide world, and i will never forget the smell of his cherry pipe.. RIP Jim, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Stacy Pittenger
June 25, 2013
Thoughts are with the Davidick family.
Susie Heckenberger-Focht
June 25, 2013
To the Davidick Family,
Jim was a BIG sweetheart and I will miss him dearly. It has been my pleasure working with and knowing him over the past 35 years. Enveloping you all in prayer during this most difficult of times. What sweet memories we have. They will always bring a smile to my face.
With Love and Respect,
Susie Heckenberger-Focht(Jim too!!)
Joseph & Darlene Johnson
June 25, 2013
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings, Joe and Darlene
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