Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Dec 1, 1933 – Apr 24, 2020 (Age 86)
Walter J. "Junior" Rasich, 86, of Hellertown, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill as a result of the covid virus while residing at Whitehall Manor. He is the husband of the late Marie T. (Donchez) Rasich. He was born in Lower Saucon Twp. on December 1, 1933 to the late Ivan John and Mary (Ciszczon) Rasich. He was an electrical inspector at the former Bethlehem Steel for 42 years until retirement. He is a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus RC Church, Hellertown. Walter was a toy collector especially matchbox cars, loved the flea markets, would fix anything for his grandchildren, and loved to travel. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.
SURVIVORS: Loving children: Andrew J. (Sandra L.) of Lower Saucon Twp., Rodney J. of Nazareth, Kathleen M. (Giovanni) Colbertaldo of Orlando, FL, Cynthia M. (Edward J.) Wesolowski of East Allen Twp.; sister: Mary Williams of Bethlehem; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers: Michael, John & Andrew; sisters: Anna Herman & Katherine Yawney.
SERVICE: Family and friends are invited to a guided remembrance from attendees' cars on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street, Hellertown. The funeral service will be held privately at the funeral home. The interment will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Association and your local food bank.
Uncle Walter, we will always remember your visits to your sisters' house down on the farm, your great smile and funny stories. We have many family memories to treasure. We'll miss you.
Paulette and Fran Blanar
April 29, 2020 | Fountain Hill, PA | Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Charlotte & Dave Waters
April 29, 2020 | Hellertown, PA | Family
You will always be my Atria buddy. You were always a quiet listener & a great tablemate, who had a wonderful
family , I came to know. Peace my friend!
Tom Wareham
April 26, 2020 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
Condolences to Andy, Rod, Cathy, Cindy and families. Mr. Rasich was a wonderful person and neighbor. I remember him being able to fix anything and always had a story to tell us kids. Never forget him painting the garage floor in a checkerboard one summer!!
Kevin Talhelm
April 25, 2020 | Mechanicsburg, PA | Neighbor