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Joseph Gaal Obituary
Joseph S. Hawkeye Gaal, age 83, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Agnes K. (Kokosky) Gaal. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Petho) Gaal. Joseph retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp., where he worked as a machinist. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Sons, Joseph R. and his wife, Stephanie, (Lizik) Gaal of Allentown, Dr. Francis S. and his wife, Linda (Lane) Gaal, of Bethlehem; granddaughter, Jessica, wife of Steven Fey, of Allentown. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Saturday in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 551 Thomas St., Bethlehem. Viewing 6-8 p.m. Friday night with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. in Downing Funeral Home Inc., 1002 W. Broad St., Bethlehem. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the VNA Hospice at St. Lukes, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Leona Green
May 15, 2006
Jess,
I was sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian & Cathy Donchez
May 13, 2006
We were sad to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mr and Mrs Al Lane
May 11, 2006
Sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your dad.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois Donchez
May 11, 2006
Dear Joe, Stephanie, Fran & Linda,
Was so sad to read about your Dad. But now he's at peace and with your Mom again. I have such great & fond memories of both of them..... especially when I was a young bride. Please accept my sincere sympathy with love and prayers.
Lois
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