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George Richards, 58 of Bethlehem died Monday, January 31, 2011 with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 2, 1952 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the husband and best friend to wife Pam for 20 years. He was the son of the late Teresa (Talaber) and Donald Richards. He graduated Freedom High School in 1970 and took courses at NCCC relating to his profession as a Bethlehem firefighter. He retired as an officer in 2006 after 29 years. He had also worked in custom woodworking and mechanics. After retiring he became a home improvement contractor who was always available to help anyone in need. After a days work, his laughter would fill the house from viewing comedy -the best medicine. George and Pam traveled extensively. His goal was to always explore new places and return to those he loved like Italy and Florida. His interest in history and the arts added to his travels. He relished sitting in an outdoor cafe with a glass of wine taking in the sights and sounds wherever he was. George was a true artisan. With a friend and over 8 years, he built a 25 ft. wooden sailboat. He also restored classic Chris Crafts and cars. His 1971 Volvo E sports coupe was known to many in the area, as well as to Volvo in Sweden. After beating Lymphoma in 1998, he rewarded himself with a 1982 Ferrari 308. He maintained it himself. He followed Formula 1 racing, World Cup soccer and the Phillies. He also loved boating and fishing in his Chris Craft on Lake Wallenpaupack. He had a diverse love of music ranging from blues/jazz/funk to the Mummers string bands. He had been to over 250 concerts in his lifetime. In recent years, he became an accomplished winemaker. George had an incredible love of life, family, friends and for a sociable cat named Angie who lived for 19 years. Survivors: Wife, Pam; and many relatives that he adored. Services: Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1418 Main St, Hellertown. Visiting from 4 to 6 p.m. Contributions: To the charity of ones choice. To offer on-line condolences, please visit www.falkfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Richards
Alex
February 20, 2025
Missing you, my dear friend, and your humor, your wisdom, your counsel. You were the best.
Tony Loosbrock
January 31, 2025
George is often remembered during retired Firefighter conversations.
Truly one of a kind!
John Loosbrock
January 31, 2024
Still in our hearts and minds.
Alex
January 31, 2023
I think of you and miss you every day, my dear friend. How I'd love to ring you up and have a talk like we used to.
Tony Loosbrock
January 31, 2023
One of a kind and never forgotten....
Tracy McCall
January 31, 2021
It feels like yesterday and forever ago
Alex Barry
January 31, 2020
I miss you, my dear friend.
Chris and Tracy McCall
March 7, 2011
We feel blessed to have been able to enjoy spending time with you both when you were here. We consider both of you dear friends and our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Our condolences,
Bonnie & Andy Hodge
February 21, 2011
Pam,
Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family. We have good memories from get togethers at Joanne's house. You're in our prayers.
Cindy Dinsmore
February 15, 2011
Dear Pam,
George was a dear friend and i will miss him forever. Fly high George!
February 12, 2011
Dear Pam,
My warmest condolences to you at this sad time. George will be missed in all the music places. We'll raise a glass to his spirit, always.
~Ramona
Nick & Dee Demyan
February 12, 2011
Dear Pam. We are deeply sorry for your loss. George will be missed dearly.
Grace Soltis
February 12, 2011
Pam,
We love George for being true to his convictions and vocal about it. George was determined to seize the best that life offered, and that ultimately led to wonderful years with you, the love of his life.
George pursued his own goals and crafts meticulously and was his own harshest critic.
He was candid to a fault, true to his beliefs, and right there when needed.
A Renaissance man, George fully embraced music, friends, cars, boats, and natural beauty. He inspired others to share and immerse themselves in the things he loved.
I cherish the day that he advised our daughter Nikita to relish her eastern European roots and learn to polka. She was surprised to learn later that he was not a relative.
George's willingness to engage in dialogue, and his personal insights were a gift.
The spirit of George will always greet us at Musikfest, along with that of my own dad John Soltis. They both loved life and music, and could predictably be located at Festplatz.
George's spirit has enriched our lives and remains with us from this day forward.
Lisa Bohl Feinberg
February 12, 2011
Dear Pam,
I knew George 40 years ago, when we were both occasional residents of the Burkland Hilton, on Cloverdale Ave.I remember his green corvette, but more importantly I remember that he was a kind and gentle soul. I am glad the he found love and happiness with you. May God grant you peace.
Debby Crenshaw
February 12, 2011
Pam~
I'm so very sorry. George was one of a kind, as are you.
Debby Crenshaw
Frank Nastasee
February 12, 2011
To the Family of George
It seems like a moment ago George and I would be discussing all the great music we have experienced and that we would grow old talking about the last show we went to. I know George is mucking about with all the great Blues players that have passed on and is trading stories of his musical encounters from his lifetime of shows he's seen. I'm gonna miss you, George
February 9, 2011
Dear Pam, it has been a lifetime and I sincerely offer you my condolences and prayers. It sounds as if you and George had a wonderful life together. Love, Gayle
T Davis
February 9, 2011
To the family and friends of George
I wanted to express my deepest sorrow to you all. It seems that this was a man full of life and love. Im sure that you will have pleanty of fond memories to cherish. We all look forward to the time that God promises to swallow of death forever. Sickness will be a thing of the past.
February 9, 2011
Dear Pam, our sympathy for your loss, we are here if you need anything,
Steve and Barb Malitzki
January 2010, Cocoa Beach.
Alex Barry
February 9, 2011
Dear Pam,
You have my greatest sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of George, your loving husband and our greatest friend. He was a cherished and valued presence in my life for so many years, and was always there to share, to listen, to entertain, to instruct, and to help. I'll think of him and miss him every day for the rest of my life. We must live on without him now, but I know our countless fond memories of him will continue to sustain and support all of us, forever.
Catherine Dennis
February 9, 2011
Pam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Keep all those memories of your "soulmate" close to your heart . He will be missed by all.
With our sincere condolences,
Tom and Cathy (Rufe) Dennis
Nanci McGonigal
February 9, 2011
Dear Pam, my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences. You two were truly a perfectly matched couple and I am glad you found one another. George was one of the few constants in my life, a true friend, and I will miss him deeply.
Wayne Maura
February 7, 2011
Pam and family of George,
So hard to believe.
None of the usual gatherings will be the same without George.
My mother remembers the nice chats they had at Kenny's bash on more than one occasion.
We will all remember him and pray for you all as you endure this most difficult time.
We will raise a glass for him at this year's party!!!
Richard Burkland
February 7, 2011
Dear Pam:
We are all so sorry; this took him so quickly. I am sure this is a devastating loss to you and a big loss to his many friends. George has been my good friend for more than 40 years and I will miss him very much. I don't think I knew a person who had the challenges George had to deal with from a young age. It wasn't easy but George's spirit and attitude were always so upbeat and positive. He was a great guy and it's such a sad loss. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
February 7, 2011
Pam,
Our sincere condolances to you and your family. I worked with George for many years on the fire dept. My wife knew George as a youngster. The families were friends.
Sincerely,
Fran Supanek and Karen Judd
Joanne Sanchez
February 7, 2011
I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Pam and George"s family.George you were there for me when Carly was sick and you were there for me after he passed away. I don,t know what I would have done without you. The world is an emptier place without you.I will miss you very much.Love ,your pal Jo Jo.
Wayne and Toni Hittinger
February 7, 2011
Our condolences to Pam and family
Jim & Gina Dugan
February 7, 2011
Pam,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you. George was a great guy with a large personality, and a good friend who will be missed. We will miss his smiling face driving up our driveway in his great car and always having a story to tell of where you two were last and of your recent adventures. He loved life and it was contagious! He was always looking forward to his next trip. His great bottles of wine will also be missed. He is in our hearts and you are in our prayers.
Jim and Gina
DiAnne DeAngelis
February 7, 2011
Pam & Family and to all of George's close friends including John Wright, Richard and William Burkland and Families
I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you all. I hope your grief will be lessened by the fact that he was so well liked by all who knew him.
He was a friend of mine from many years ago. George was a great listener. I had many good conversations with him through the years. I last saw him at the Allentown Farmers Market with you (Pam)a few years ago and he looked great.
May all of your love and memories always keep you close to him. He was a very special person. May he rest in peace.
Stephanie Zamadics Guldner
February 7, 2011
Pam, Deepest sympathies from both my mother Mary and myself. George grew up next door to our family in Bethlehem and there are many fond memories of him and his family in our hearts. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Val & Greg King
February 6, 2011
Our condolences. We considered George a friend for many years. We will always remember his laughter. We will miss seeing him at the musical events that we have in the past years.
February 6, 2011
We always enjoyed the times we spent with George and you. He'll be missed.
Renate & Steve Brosky
Rich Kerecz
February 6, 2011
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Scott Serfass
February 6, 2011
Sincere sympathy to family and all friends. George will always live in my heart and memories. George was a very good friend and an old friend. Im going to miss him very much. But atleast I have pictured memories that I will always remember him by.
Jodi Dinsmore
February 6, 2011
I will think of George often, and remember him well. He was a true friend. I will miss him every day for the rest of my life. Love and hugs to you, Pam.
Rebecca Ciliberti
February 6, 2011
Pam, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew George years ago from the parties and other engagements we attended. He was a funny and very interesting person. I know he will always be remembered by the many people who knew him. Rebecca Ciliberti
Don & Linda Cook
February 6, 2011
Pam,
Our sincere sympathies to you and the family. George certainly embraced life with all he had. We feel blessed to have had him in our lifes.
Walt Garvin
February 6, 2011
My sincere condolences to Pam, and to all of George's many friends, on his untimely passing. George's presence will be sorely missed. However, the many memories of him will last forever!
Joe & Janet Mayernik
February 6, 2011
Our lives have changed forever, my Windish friend. There's certainly an emptiness that no one else can fill.
Our love & sympathies to Pam, who knows she can count on us forever & always.
Tony Loosbrock
February 6, 2011
Pam,
Our thoughts are with you.
I'll never forget the many calls we were on together, and many laughs we had. He will be truly missed.
Tony and Jackie Loosbrock
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