Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Mar 11, 1947 – Mar 9, 2025
Edmund P. “Chip” Turtzo, 77, of Bangor, passed away, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Tonya J. (Merlo) Turtzo, they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary, September 30, 2024.
Born in Fountain Hill, March 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Edmund P. and Mildred (Blasé) Turtzo.
Chip was a 1965 graduate of Bangor High School and a graduate of Moravian College. He honorably served his country in the US Army National Guard from 1970-1976.
He was the owner of Residential Appraisal Services for 47 years, and also worked for various realtors during his career.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Roseto, he served as President for 10 years and served on the Executive Board of the Slate Belt Heritage Center, Inc, he was President of the Homefront of the Slate Belt, Inc., he Co-Authored in 2017 the book for the Slate Belt Heritage Center entitled “Letters to Homefront Magazine, he was inducted into the Bangor Area High School Alumni Association “1885” Club Wall of Fame, he was also Past Board Member and Chairman of the Bangor Zoning and Hearing Board, in addition he received various awards for his service to his community.
In addition to his wife, Tonya, he is survived by his children, Michael E. Turtzo and his wife Yvonne M. of Wind Gap, Jennifer C. Mutchler and her husband Jeffrey of Pen Argyl, and Jessica B. Turtzo of Bangor, nine grandchildren, Taylor, Zachary, Selina, Sophia, Blake, Arazia, Jacob, Chloe and Domonic, one great grandchild, Kole and a sister Marcia McMullin of Phoenixville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 11am Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3rd and Garibaldi Avenues, Roseto. There will be viewing hours ONLY, Friday evening beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. Entombment will be in the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Roseto.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 N. First St, Bangor, PA 18013 or th e Gift of Life Family House, 401 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
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Jessica
Although I did not know your fsther.i do remember the stories you told me. I am sorry for your loss, I know how much you loved him.
Jessica's Friend
April 22, 2025 | Acquaintance
Tonya - I´m sorry we never met. I hardly know what to say. Chip was my cousin. I haven´t seen him in about five decades, but we were close as children and teens, and kept in touch periodically over the years. My father, his uncle, was a career Air Force officer, so my family lived in many places when my sisters and I were growing up. But both of my parents came from Easton, so we trekked to Pennsylvania every summer when my father took his annual leave. The highlight of the visit for...
Linda Blase
April 04, 2025 | Family
What a great guy. We could not of bought our house if not for him
Kathy and Bo Postma
March 30, 2025 | Other
I am sorry to hear of Chip´s passing. He was always a fond memory of growing up on Second Street.
Orian Handelong Shook
March 19, 2025 | Friend
I am so sorry to hear of Chip’s passing. He was a true Bangorian and did our small town proud. R. I. P. Chip.
Ann Wynne Pac
March 16, 2025 | Langhorne, PA | Acquaintance
Tonya and family, please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. You were the first people we met when we moved just down the street. Chip was always smiling. Take comfort in knowing he is in Heaven, watching over all of you. Hold each other tight and lean on each other. Chip and the family will be in our prayers.
Karen and Jim Rose
March 15, 2025 | Lancaster, PA | Neighbor
Sincerest sympathy from the bottom of my heart to Tonya and the entire Turtzo family. Chip will be lovingly remembered as a man who gave generously of himself in many aspects of his life. Prayers for strength and peace on this sad day.
Quin Pitotti Teel
March 15, 2025 | Bangor, PA
Dear Tanya and family, I was saddened to learn that Chip has passed. I recall first meeting him as Boy Scout when we were about eleven or twelve years old. Our high school days really were an enjoyable time. I moved out of the area after college and did not have a lot of contact with him and when we met again about 15 years ago he was still the Chip I remembered...kind, congenial and just truly one of the "Good Bangor Guys". So glad that we were able to renew and coninue our friendship from...
Richard Houck
March 14, 2025 | Orefield, PA | Classmate
A Family Man, A Patriot, A Car Guy, A True Professional, and A Real Gentleman. The Slate Belt won't be the same without him. RIP my friend.
Dave Ceraul
March 14, 2025 | Bangor, PA | Friend
