Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Jul 2, 1941 – Apr 29, 2019 (Age 77)
Tomas J. Bamberger, 77, of Coopersburg, died Monday, April 29, 2019 in his home. He is the husband of Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Rose) Bamberger. He was born in Lancaster on July 2, 1941 to the late Grant W. Bamberger, MD and Jo Marie (Rider) Bamberger. Tom served our country faithfully in the US Army Medical Service Corps for 21 years, retiring as a Colonel. Tom graduated from Twin Valley High School, Dickinson College with a BA, Boston University with a MAIA, the US Army Command & General Staff College and the University of Michigan's School of Bank Management. He was a Commercial Lending & Management banker at Nazareth National Bank, First Valley Bank/Summit Bank, First National Bank of Allentown, Girard Bank and retired after 36 years as an Executive Vice President & Senior Loan Officer. He was an active member of St. John's UCC, Coopersburg. Dedicated to helping others, Tom volunteered in many organizations: Boy Scouts of America (Minsi Trails Council), Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner Chair; Kids Peace, Executive Committee, Finance & Facility Committee Chair; Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Treasurer/VP Finance, Finance Committee, Chair & Executive Committee. SURVIVORSIn addition to his wife of 54 years; children: Michael G. (Machelle A.) of Tangent, OR, Marc A. (Christine S.) of Coopersburg, Matthew T. (L. Lenore) of Quakertown, Maria E. (David F.) Emanuel of Stratham, NH; brothers: David R. (Penny Cohen) of Apex, NC, Rev. James R. (Nancy) of Bellefonte; sister-in-law: Joan Bamberger of Titusville, FL; former sister-in-law: Karen Bamberger of Lititz; grandchildren: Samantha R., Noah T. Bamberger, Cole D., Graham T., Elly E. Emanuel. Predeceased by a brother Grant W., Jr. SERVICEFamily and friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 and 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. John's UCC, 538 E. Thomas Street, Coopersburg, followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will be held privately at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. CONTRIBUTIONSIn lieu of flowers, memorials to his church, 18036.
Thinking of you on this upcoming sad anniversary of Tom's passing. Love and virtual hugs, Sunny
Allison Richards
April 24, 2020 | Camden, DE | Friend
Sending wishes for peace and solace to you, Maria, and to all of your family as you stay strong together. With love, from The Shecklers ---Beth, Jon, and Ben
Elizabeth Sheckler
May 09, 2019 | Epping, NH
I had the pleasure of taking care of him recently he was a very sarcastic and kind man always made me laugh. Tom I will miss you
May 05, 2019
Tom was one of the loveliest people I have ever known. Being with he and Bette just made you feel good!
Nancy Berlin
May 02, 2019 | Macungie, PA
Betty and your whole family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing and send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were blessed to have Tom touch our lives in our journey through life and now he is watching over you and all of us. Cherish your memories of him and know that he is always in your heart.
Love, Karen Brandis and family
Karen Brandis
May 02, 2019 | Jim Thorpe, PA
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father.
Karen Knipe
May 02, 2019 | Bethlehem, PA
To the wonderful Bamberger Family:
My deepest sympathy in your earthly loss. You have always been a strong unit and I know you will continue as such.
With sadness,
Mrs. Robert W. Hinton
Sylvia Hinton
May 01, 2019 | Center Valley, PA
Betty, I still remember you traipsing down the hall at Dickinson, singing "I'm getting married in the morning!" Mike and I are holding you in the Light. Love from Allison (Sunny Browning) Richards
Allison Richards
May 01, 2019 | Camden, DE
Betty & Family
Sincere thoughts and prayers for you all. I'm sure he was blest to have you all in his life.
Barb & Rennis Reitz
May 01, 2019
