Kevin-Handelong, Sr.-Obituary

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Kevin T. Handelong, Sr.

Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

Feb 21, 1964 – Jun 24, 2024

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BORN
February 21, 1964
DIED
June 24, 2024
LOCATION
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

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Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl Obituary

Kevin T. Handelong, Sr, 60 of Merrells Inlet, SC, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, June 24, 2024. He was the fiancée of Kathleen Hogan.


Born in Wilson Borough, February 21, 1964, he was the son of Charlotte Davies Armata and the late Samuel Handelong. 


Kevin was a 1982 graduate of Bangor High School and attended Northampton Community College.


Kevin proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. He also worked as a highly accredited welder for the United States Department of Defense in Tobyhanna for many years and traveled to military facilities worldwide using his talents to work on defense systems that would keep his country and military personnel safe.


In addition to his fiancée Kathleen and his mother Charlotte and her husband John Armata of Mesa, AZ, he is survived by five sons, Kevin Handelong, Jr., Matthew Handelong, Joshua Handelong, Michael Handelong, and Zachary Handelong, eight grandchildren, Madison, Shyanna, Reid, Salem, Damien, Jack, Gunner and Briar, a brother Robert Handelong of Tannersville, two aunts, Carole Serfass of Levittown and Elizabeth Nicolais of Henryville, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. 


In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by aunts and uncles, Cynthia Flyte, Marcia Thornton, Harry, Jimmy, Harold, William, Vera, Janetta, Alberta, and Lorraine. 


Graveside services will be held, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 11 AM, at Fairview Cemetery, Middletown Road, Pen Argyl. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements. 


Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com. 

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Although I never met Kevin in person, I was in awe of his tremendous smile from the start in every photo I saw. There are only two of its kind. The other one being Kathleen’s. I recently visited Kathleen and can say that I feel now that I have met Kevin. He’s energy was felt, the love that they share and always will, his strength and his softness at the same time, and his bond with his family. I wish I had met Kevin in person. He is one of a kind. I know that he will always watch over his...

Charlotte and Family, I´m so very sorry to hear of your loss of Kevin! Although I haven´t seen you all in years, I remember you and your boys being so nice to my mom and us girls when we were young. He will always be in your heart.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

We were so saddened to learn of Kevin’s passing. Although we have only recently met, we could certainly see the happiness and love that Kathleen & Kevin shared. Our deepest condolences.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You have our deepest sympathy and will remain in our prayers. Love Kenny and Nancy

Whenever I think of Kevin, I’ll always think of that infectious laugh. And his smile. You couldn’t help it, he’d walk into a room with a grin that took up more than half of his face and before you knew it you’d be doing the same thing. Kevin welcomed me into his family with open arms from day 1. He treated me with kindness & respect. If Kevin loved you, you knew it. And I knew it. I have so many fond memories with him and our family that I’ll forever hold close to my heart. I can’t thank him...

May you rest in paradise Kevin!!

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our hearts and prayers are with you

Kevin, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.