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William Lynch Obituary
William Patrick Lynch, 76, of Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, passed away Thurs., Feb. 17, at the St. Lukes Hospice, Lower Saucon Township. He was born in Minersville, PA, and was the son of the late John and Lottie Brady Lynch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Aversa Lynch. He retired as Vice President of Auburn Technologies, Auburn, New York, a division of international company Bombardier, Inc. He previously held management positions with Ingersoll-Rand in Phillipsburg, NJ, and the former McCord Corp. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1953 to 1956. He was an avid follower of current events, politics and Phillies baseball. Survivors: Daughter, Patricia Lynch Pologruto, and her husband Frank, of Bethlehem Township; son, Joseph Lynch of Bethlehem; step-daughter, Judy Aversa of Auburn, NY, granddaughter Amanda Lynch of Bethlehem; and step-granddaughters Karen and Jill Henry of California. He also is survived by his brother, Gerard Lynch, of Middlesex, NJ; his ex-wife, Dolores (Gallo) Lynch of Bethlehem; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by four sisters and four brothers. Services: A memorial service and internment at St. Vincent De Pauls Cemetery #2 in Branch Township, PA, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 with the Reverend Adam Sedar officiating. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, PA is in charge of arrangements.
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for William Lynch
March 13, 2011
Uncle, Hero, Mentor, Friend..this is what describes Uncle Bill for me, always in my heart and prayers.
For Joe and Tricia:my heart knows the kind of sadness that comes with this loss;take comfort in knowing that Your DAD LOVED YOU WITH ALL HIS HEART and that he is always within you as a guiding angel now. Much Love to my Cousins, Karen (LaMarche) Harris
March 7, 2011
Uncle Bill, when you got to heaven, I hope you saw our Mother, Ann,there. She loved you very much. Give her and Nanny and Pap and all of your brothers and sisters who rest with Jesus a great big kiss for us. We will miss your quiet strength and sharp wit.
Love, JoAnne & Richie
Colette LaMarche
February 28, 2011
Uncle Bill was a special person in my life. What he said to me when my mom (his odlest sister) died will stay with me forever and helped to bring peace to me in my time of distress. When we went to his memorial, I thought "I've never been to this cemetery without Uncle Bill" and then realized that, even that day, he was there with us all.
AnnaMarie Polidori-Edwin
February 28, 2011
Uncle Billy,
I hope you are having a Lynch family reunion in heaven. You will be missed
greatly.
Love, AnnaMarie
Bob Devlin
February 26, 2011
My memories of Uncle Bill was a long time ago at Pap Pap and Nanny's house. When Uncle Bill come over it was alway special for my Mom (Kay), and Nanny. The kitchen table talk would stop once Uncle Bill stepped into the kitchen.
I did not get to know Uncle Bill as my life took me to Michigan. Always heard the family news, and chrismas cards.
One day a cowork/friend of mine, went to an environmenal meeting in NY, He meet Uncle Bill at that meeting. It was nice that Uncle Bill asked if he knew me, what are the chance of this.
As the branchs of the tree of life break off, new shoots emerge, so goes life.
May Uncle Bill find that God is an Irishman.
Love
Bob Devlin
Andrea Walters
February 24, 2011
I worked with Bill during his years in Auburn and he was a tough but fair manager. He had a sense of humor that many never had an opportunity to see and I was fortunate enough to enjoy it. My husband and I express our sympathy to his family and will keep you in our prayers.
Karen Henry
February 23, 2011
Bill was my step-granfather and I loved him dearly. He was such a good, strong man, always there with advice and help if I needed it. He would never candy coat anything and I knew I could always lean on him. Although we were not his biological grandkids, he treated us like we were. To me he was very much my real grandfather. I will miss him greatly but know he is in a better place with no pain and endless happiness and I look forward to seeing him again. :)
"Our sadness should not be for the ones that have passed on, but for the ones that are left behind"
Jill Aversa
February 22, 2011
My biological grandfather passed away when I was 3. I grew up with Bill as my grandfather when he married my grandmother Josephine. I have such fond memories of him. He was always very stern with his advice, and always there with an ear to listen when I had something to run by him. It is beyond sad to know that he has passed, but I try to find some comfort in the idea that he's with my grandma and my other loved ones that have also passed. Out of site, but never ever out of mind. Love you always Bill !!!!!!
Joe and Sandy Lynch
February 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Molly & Jeff Brown
February 21, 2011
Dear Patty,
At this sad time, I hope you can take comfort in the great relationship you shared with your Dad and how well you and Frank looked after him in recent years...when he needed you most. His obituary along with these entries describe a remarkable man. I can see his good looks and leadership traits in you.
Joanna Pumple
February 21, 2011
MY great-uncle Bill was such a great guy. Sweet in that Lynch way, and I will miss him.
Wish I knew you better, Uncle Bill, but I am grateful for knowing you as I did, and will always cherish the time we sat around your warm living room a few years ago looking through old family photos, hearing stories, and learning about my unknown family who have gone before.
With love--
The Horveath's
February 20, 2011
Coach,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carolyn Becker
February 20, 2011
Trisha and Joey, My heart goes out to you at this sad time. Your dad was a really nice guy who made my visits a time that I will never forget. You have to remember he is at peace now. And someday we all will be with him once again. Carolyn
Rita Polidori
February 19, 2011
My Uncle Billy was one of the most loving and caring men I have ever had the privilege to know. I loved him very much and I will treasure all the wonderful memories I have of him for the rest of my life. He will be forever in my heart.
Your loving niece,
Rita
Barbara Lynch
February 19, 2011
We've lost an honorable, generous, smart, straight-talking, funny, handsome, loyal, discerning man. I'm glad he doesn't have to fight for breath anymore; that he doesn't have such pain in his neck; that he doesn't have to struggle so to stay with us. I'm so sad for the ones who are left without him. . I'll miss him always.
bob blackman
February 19, 2011
bill lynch was a firm but fair man with his leadership skills on the job. off the job sight he was a friendly man that would help anyone.rest in peace bill
February 19, 2011
Condolences to all the many people who will miss "Uncle Billy," especially Barbara Lynch and her family who held him dear.
Berdina
February 19, 2011
Words cannot express how much you will be missed! I love you Uncle Bill! Always in my heart. Frannie
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