Joseph J. Geiter

1942 - 2015

Joseph J. Geiter obituary, 1942-2015, Bethlehem, PA

Joseph J. Geiter

1942 - 2015

BORN

1942

DIED

2015

Joseph Geiter Obituary

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Geiter, Joseph J.Joseph "Dakota Jack" Geiter, 73, of Bath, Pa. passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. He was born on February 21, 1942 in Kroisbach, Hungary, son of the late Joseph and Katharina (Ivanschitz) Geiter. He immigrated to the United States in 1950. He was the husband of Felicia (Giobbi) Geiter. They celebrated 51 years of marriage this past October. Joseph served in the United States Navy, patrol Squadron 26 from 1960-1964. Joseph worked for the former Bell Telephone for over 35 years. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Bethlehem, and is a 1960 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren how to respect nature. He was a life member of the NRA, and a member of the Queen City Police Combat League, but his passion in retirement was his membership in the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS ). Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Felicia, sons, Christopher Geiter (Arlene), and Philip Geiter (Lee), daughter, Karen Martin (Kent), brother, Matthias Geiter (Sandra), and grandchildren, Megan, Alison, Erin, Madison, and Nathan. He was predeceased by a brother Herman Geiter. Services: Prayer services will be held 11 am Saturday May 23, 2015 at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, Pa. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:30am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church 417 Carlton Ave. Bethlehem, Pa. 18015. A viewing will be held from10-11am at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Holy Ghost Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Luke's University Health Network Development Office (Compassionate Fund) 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem, Pa. 18015. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com

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March 22, 2016

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June 15, 2015

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May 31, 2015

Kathy Gallagher Mellor posted to the memorial.

March 22, 2016

We are very sad to learn of Joe's passing.
I will miss our outdoor and nature conversations in our backyards- your dad/husband was one of a kind, and I will miss him-along with his garden which Joe and Felicia were so very generous with!

Eddy Jo and Mary Marshall
Moore Township Pa.

June 15, 2015

Dear Felcia and Family,
I was very sorry to read of your husband's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Sympathy,
Cookie Minarovic

Kathy Gallagher Mellor

May 31, 2015

Fil, Chris, Phil and Karen I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I have fond memories of living next door to the Geiters on Fiot Avenue.Know that y"all are in my thoughts and prayers

May 30, 2015

Dear Felicia and Family,

We were so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. May peace be with you and time heal your wounds.

Love,
Patty and Jake

May 28, 2015

Felicia and family,
So sorry for your loss. It was many years ago, but I still remember riding on the back of his Goldwing out in Portland. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Joanne Jacobs

May 23, 2015

My good friend Phil ...the O'Reilly family will keep you dad in our prayers.
"Old Dan"

John D. Bellino

May 23, 2015

Felicia and family,
I want to extend my sympathy to you all at this sad time. He was a wonderful man and I have many fond memories of times with him. Goodbye, Joe, you will always be in my heart and prayers. I'll miss all your "Dakota Jack" emails. Rest in peace, Buddy.
John Bellino

Kathy Griffiths

May 22, 2015

Dear Felicia and family,
I was so sorry to read of the loss of your loved one. It has been a very long time since our paths have crossed but Your friendship will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

May 22, 2015

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Kelly

May 22, 2015

Dear Mrs. Geiter, Chris, Philip, and Karen. I heard the sad news through a Facebook friend. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Even though it has been a very long time, I truly thought of Mr. and Mrs. Geiter often. I extend my deepest sympathy to your entire family during this time. Joe was a marvelous man, surely to be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers.

May 22, 2015

To the family of "Dakota Jack", I believe he was a man "to ride the river with". He will be missed.
My sincerest sympathies and my prayers are with you.
Trusty Sidekick

Dottie

May 22, 2015

He will always be remembered

Dottie

May 22, 2015

Filicia, Karen. Chris, and Phil I was totally shocked to hear of the passing of Joe.Remembering all the good times we had at Grammy Geiter's on holiday's. My prayers are with you all. Was hoping to see all of you but unfortunately I have to work take care.

Lisa Lewis-Green

May 22, 2015

Mrs. Geiter and Karen, Phillip and Chris I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Leseberg

May 22, 2015

Dear Felicia and the Geiter family, really sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe was a great guy & will be missed greatly. I'll always remember all the fun we had on our dive trips together. My thoughts and sympathies are with you all.

Dan Koziel

May 22, 2015

Felicia, Karen, Chris and Phil - I am so sad to hear this news, and sorry for your deep loss. We spent several holidays and memories together, and me and my family always felt so warm and welcome. He was like a father to me, and a grandfather to my kids. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. RIP Joe, and thanks for being an integral part if my life, especially when I was a first time Dad.

doreen cappellini bonczek

May 22, 2015

Dear Felicia and the entire Geiter family.....
My heart is so heavy and filled with sorrow to learn of the passing of Joe.... I had the honor of knowing the two of you through mutual friends and so very much enjoyed our every-now-and-then chats on the phone and the occasional joke swaps on the internet. Joe was a great, great guy and I feel so very privileged to have had the opportunity to know him. Please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of a great man, husband, father, and friend.
Most Sincerely,
Doreen Cappellini Bonczek

Susan M. Robie

May 22, 2015

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Chris is such an amazing man and loving husband to my step-daughter Arleen. I am sure his solidarity, creativity, loyalty and passion for life are all a tribute to how he was raised. I wish I could have met Joseph, but I am sure that I am "seeing" him in Chris, and I am so grateful for that. Susan M. Robie

Tara Kotash

May 22, 2015

Felicia, Chris, Phil, Karen and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May your special memories bring you peace and comfort. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love, Tara, Chris and Julia.

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