Walter "Bud" J. Podlesny, Jr.

Walter “Bud” Podlesny, Jr., 81, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, he resided in Trenton for most of his life before moving to Florence. A US Navy Veteran, Bud worked as a Teamster Truck Driver for Waters and Bugbee General Contracting in Hamilton, retiring after 30 years of employment. He was a member of the Bordentown Elks, the American Legion, and the National Rifle Association.

Bud was an outdoorsman who liked hunting, fishing, and boating but his true passion was cars. He was an avid car enthusiast, owning over 100 cars over his lifetime and enjoyed NASCAR.

Bud loved his country and being with others. He had many friends that will miss him dearly.

Son of the late Helen and Walter Podlesny, Sr.; he was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Podlesny. Bud is survived by his fiancée of 12 years, Marlene Clegg of Cream Ridge; his stepdaughter, Kim of Rhode Island; his sister, Bernadette Baron of Robbinsville; his brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Holly Podlesny of Bordentown as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends.

A viewing for Bud will be held from 10am-12pm on Saturday, December 19th at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St., Allentown. A funeral service with Navy honors will begin at 12pm. Cremation will be private.

Please be aware that there is limited capacity in the funeral home. Social distancing must be observed and face covering must be worn at all services.