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Albert Hunsicker Obituary

Hunsicker, Albert J.Albert J. Hunsicker, 86, of Allentown died Saturday, April 4, 2015 in the home of his daughter Diane L. McKenzie of Macungie. He was the husband of Barbara Ann Hunsicker who died February 10, 2015. They had celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on January 27, 2015. Born in Allentown, Albert was the son of the late Lewis E. Hunsicker, Sr. and the late Lillian E. (Dorney) Hunsicker. After graduation from Allentown High School in 1946, he began a career as a professional truck driver at Semmel Excavating, Allentown. He then went to work driving trucks for his brother at Lewis E. Hunsicker, Jr. Excavating, Allentown. In 1979 he began driving trucks for Lower Macungie Township retiring in 1992. He was a member of Cedar United Church of Christ, Cetronia. Albert loved to hunt and fish. He was looking forward to spring and selling corn and chatting with his regular customers at his annual roadside stand. These things he enjoyed, but his family was his life. His grandson David was the apple of his eye. Survivors: Daughter, Diane L. McKenzie of Macungie; grandson, David A. Hunsicker, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Margery Bonser both of Allentown; sister, Betty wife of Henry Rockel of Coopersburg; sister-in-law Dolores Rehrig of Allentown; nieces; nephews. Albert was predeceased by his son, David A. Hunsicker, Sr. in 2013. Services: Funeral Service 11:00AM Wednesday in Cedar United Church of Christ, 3419 Broadway, Allentown. Call 10 to 11:00AM Wednesday in the church. Arrangements by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown, www.jsburkholder.com. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made in Albert's memory to the church, PA, 18104.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 5, 2015.

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Richard Dougherty

April 9, 2015

Diane,
I was saddened when I heard that your father passed.I didn't know your father if you are a reflection of your fatherI know what kind of
man and a fatherfather he was.Diane you will miss him everyday one thing you will always have the memories.You will laugh and you get tears when thinking of your father.RIP Mr. Hunsicker

Jeff Ebert

April 9, 2015

Diane, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. Rest assured that your memories are eternal.

April 8, 2015

Diane We are so sorry for the loss of your Father. We were away when your Mother passed away. Our condolences for the loss of both very special people in your life. Ron Schaeffer and Monica

Donna Torres

April 8, 2015

Dear Betty and Henry-

Sorry about your brother...I hope you two are both well. Joe and I were just talking about you. Please email me if you can. We think about the Starlite days often. They were so much fun. God Bless you and you whole family...during this time of grief...

Donna, Jim, and children Jessica and Megan
and brother Joe Pavkovich
from StarliTE Restaurant
in Fogelsville PA

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