John J. "Jack" Tobias Jr.

John J. "Jack" Tobias Jr. obituary, Allentown, PA

John J. "Jack" Tobias Jr.

John Tobias Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 8, 2022.
John J. Tobias Jr. 93, of Allentown passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 5, 2022. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (Kraftician) Tobias. Born in Allentown, John was a son of the late John J. Sr. and Ann (Byrne) Tobias. Jack was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Allentown. Jack loved spending time with his family and was very good with electrical work. He enjoyed fishing and occasionally going to the casino. Surviving are his nephews: William Boyko husband of Laura and their children William & Heather. Dr. David Bigatel husband of Levelle. Sister: Mary Boyko. Sister-in-law: Mildred "Millie" Bigatel. Jack was predeceased by his nephew John Boyko husband of Connie Boyko and her children John & Eric. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 10:00AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Calling will be from 9:00-9:45AM in the vestibule. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kohut Funeral Home.

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Deborah Fuoti

November 27, 2023

So sorry to hear of Jack´s passing. I have known him when I was a little girl. My Dad Tony was one of his partners at the IGA. I missed him after he left the store to retire. Thought of him often.

Mr& Ms Leroy & Annette Johnson

October 14, 2022

Are deepest condolence to the entire family.

Roger and Agnes Shellock

October 8, 2022

May the Choirs of Angels come to greet you, Jack.
May they speed you to Paradise!

Grateful

October 8, 2022

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN,1963-1967

October 8, 2022

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. A Vietnam Veteran

Molly Kroboth

October 7, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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