Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Dec 27, 1940 – Mar 25, 2021 (Age 80)
Joseph F. Recker III, 80, of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late JoAnn M. (Derkits), who passed away in 2016. Born December 27, 1940 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph F., Jr. and Vivian (Silfies) Recker. Joe worked as a cement mason for Alvin Butz Construction for many years. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Joe was an avid NASCAR collector.
Survivors: daughter, Jill Recker; son, Todd Recker; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Charles Recker and wife, Joanie, and Jeffrey Recker and wife, Tina; and several nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his sisters, Sylvia and Theresa.
Services: A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Memorials Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in loving memory of Joe. Online condolences may be offered above.
Read MoreMy grandpa... I already miss him :( I´m now 11 and he was a great grandpa. He would take me everywhere and give me snacks and toys to my siblings. I miss him so much :(
Chloe Philipovich
August 09, 2023 | Family
Joe, We were friends for as long as I can remember and it is hard to believe that you are actually gone, but you will always be in my thoughts and you will be missed by many.
My sincere hope is that I was able to give you some peace of mind in your last few months on earth and am very grateful to have had the chance to see and speak to you shortly before you left us. Rest in peace.
John Harhart
April 13, 2021 | Northampton | Friend
Joe was a great guy always had a lot to say I remember back in the day when he got his 1963 409 chevy impala maroon with chrome wheels I can still see it parked in front of the Hill Top Resturant good luck Joe !
Martin Podorsky
April 01, 2021 | Friend
Mr. Recker lll , thank you for your service, the memories of working with you won't easily go into the night, you were one of the true blue old-timers who i connected with once you allowed people in. my name for you, the illustrious Joseph Recker the Third , i will not forget. The world is a sadder place without you in it.
My condolences to the family
Michael Young
March 31, 2021 | Whitehall, PA | Friend
My Uncle ..... no words can describe my sadness, it's like losing my mom all over again. Peace comes from within, so knowing you're being reunited with those who have gone before you and who you've missed for so long brings peace. Thank you for your service to our county and for all the memories that I'll hold dear until we meet again. Rest now, and give my Mom, Pappy and Nanny big, BIG hugs from me. I love you.
CATHERINE ILIFF
March 31, 2021 | Walnutport, PA | Family
Recker family, very sorry to hear about Joe
Jim Marakovits
March 29, 2021 | Friend
Rest Easy Joe, you will be missed by many. It was great working for you, I enjoyed all the great laughs you gave me through all the conversations we had. Thanks for serving our country. You will not be forgotten.
Matt Ahn
March 29, 2021 | NORTHAMPTON, PA | Friend
Rest well Uncle Joe. You were much more than an uncle to us. My heart is broken...but I'm glad you'll be with mom and Aunt Theresa and Aunt Joanne again. I love you so much. Give the ladies a hug for me.
Susan Suranofsky Hammons
March 29, 2021 | Kansas City, KS | Family
Rest in peace Uncle Joe. Sending my heartfelt condolences to Jill and Todd and their families. You will be missed.
Monica
March 28, 2021 | Family