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Albert Garganta Obituary

Albert "Moe" Garganta, 76, of Hellertown, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Antonio and Congetta (Capaldo) Garganta. Moe was the husband of Eleanor "Ellie" (Reichley) Garganta, they were married for 43 years. Before retiring, he was employed by the Bethlehem Steel for 30 years. He honorably served with the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and was a member of the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion, Post 397. Moe was a faithful member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus RC Church, Hellertown. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ellie; son, Michael & wife, Tiffany; daughter, Christine Garganta; 2 grandchildren, Natalie, and Noah; and his sisters: Marie Facinelli, Sister Francine Garganta, OSF, Congetta Pereira, and Gloria Jean Garganta. He was predeceased by his brothers, John and Antonio "Tinker" Garganta; and sisters, Elva Amelio and Pasqualina Garganta. Viewing hours will be held in the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, on Sunday, April 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Monday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. An 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Theresa's RC Church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown, with burial at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 5, 2018.

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Filiciano Rodriguez

April 13, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your loss and the loss of our comrade
Judge Advocate Post 397
The American Legion

Gail Harries

April 12, 2018

Dear Ellie, Michael and Christine I was so saddened to hear about Moes passing. I have so many wonderful memories of spending time with all of you, our days working at St. Cyril, fun at the baseball field and just being together as friends. I will cherish these memories always! Sending all of you love and healing angels.

Jerri Bonawitz

April 10, 2018

My deepest condolences to you and your family Ellie. Moe was truly a great person. I will cherish the memories i have of all of us hanging out together many years ago.

Emmanuel Glykas

April 9, 2018

We were so sorry to hear of Mo's passing, our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family! May you find peace in your memories.
Eg and Sam Glykas

Carol Sule

April 7, 2018

Dear Ellie and Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you on your loss.
Rest In Peace Moe.

April 6, 2018

Dear Ellie and family our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you during this very sad time. Nicky and I will always remember the dances we went to and the fun will always had at them. Plus all our soccer game trips together.

The Maric Family

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Nascar Russ Shaffer

April 6, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire Garganta family! He was another one of the Bethlehem Steel's finest people. May he rest in peace!

Lori Hamouda

April 5, 2018

I met Moe and his family at Blough.Moe was a amazing,sweet and loving man.May he rest in peace.

April 5, 2018

My prayers and condolences to the entire Garganta family! Moe was a good man, well liked by everyone who worked with him. I'M sure he is with our Lord, in a better place!
Joe Korpics

Missy (Kovach) Cox

April 5, 2018

I will always remember you and your smile.
Love, your goddaughter.

Donald Dougherty

April 5, 2018

May he rest in peace.

mary kay capaldo

April 5, 2018

Ellie and family so sorry for your loss, one thing I remember most was his laugh so deep and full would make me smile. may he RIP and all your memories help you through this tough time. god bless!
sincerely mary kay

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