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Bruce Constantine Obituary
Bruce W. Constantine, 64, of Orefield, died January 12, 2011 in his home. He was the husband of Theresa R. (Shumbata) Constantine for the past 42 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Dominick and Agnes M. (Saylor) Constantine. He was a graduate of Dieruff High School (Class of 64) and its swimming team. He worked in the elevator industry in the Lehigh Valley for 32 years until retiring. He was a retired honorary member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. He was in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, serving in the North Atlantic fleet for 4 years. Survivors: Wife; son, Craig and his wife, Tracy; nephews, Jonathan and Andrew Becker; brother-in-law, Frank Shumbata and his wife, Janice and their children, Joseph Shumbata and Anne Wall. Services: Memorial Service, 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, in the Tuscan Room at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. A calling hour from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday will be for greeting the family. Interment will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center (note in memory of Bruce Constantine), 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111. Attention: Development office. All donations will go to the Prostrate Cancer research fund.
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Ronald Moser
January 10, 2023
Bruce was a great classmate of mine. We were actually neighbors , swam together at Dieruff and enlisted in the Navy during our senior year of high school.
So sad he left all of us so young
Ron Moser
Joseph Buss
January 29, 2011
Dear Terry, Craig & Tracy,
There are not enough words to express to you the loss that you feel and the memories we share. From the swimming pool to your wedding and then on to the tennis courts (and the guys even took Tony with them). When I look at you, you can see your love and that you will always carry with you. Bruce and you were always so kind. Joe and I will always remember the laughter, the trains and the stories he told. He was and you are the kind of people that draw others and make everyone feel so comfortable. Terry, please know that not a day goes by that I am not thinking of you and praying that the Good Lord gives you the strength you will need. Just take one day at a time and draw on the life you had together. We know your children will watch over you and help you and all of us are praying for you. Love, Joe & Sandy Buss
John Madritch
January 26, 2011
Dear Terry & Family,
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. As you probably know, Bruce and I were close friends and confidants for a number of years. He was also our Best Man when Charlene and I were married. It really just doesn't seem real for him to be gone. Our thoughts are with you. I hope you can take some solace in the time you shared together and the memories you built together as a couple and as a family.
Janice Foulke
January 22, 2011
Terry, Craig and Tracy
So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. The long fight is over and there is no more pain and suffering. May the love of your family and friends give you strength during this difficult time. Take life one day at a time, may your memories of your life with Bruce give you joy and peace in the days and years ahead. God bless you all!!!
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Dave Leibensperger DHS "66
January 21, 2011
Terry and Family,
I am saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May memories of all your good times shared with Bruce give you comfort.
January 19, 2011
Terry, I too am saddened to hear of Bruce's passing, my families prayers will be with you. Bruce was one of my best friends in elememtary school. I always thought he would be a real winner in life. My fondest memory of Bruce was accompaning him on his paper route and just spending time with him.
Sincerly, Don Hoffman
Jan and Frank Shumbata
January 19, 2011
Dear Terry, Craig, and Tracy,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved brother-in-law and uncle. Our lives are richly blessed having known Bruce. We embrace you with our love and pray God will give you added strength during this time. See you soon.
Love,
Frank and Jan, Chelmsford, MA; Joe and Rebecca, Boston, MA; Anne, Tom, and Nathan, Andover, MA
Lois Crespi Kummery
January 19, 2011
Theresa,
Shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bruce W. Constantine April 28, 1946 - January 12, 2011
January 19, 2011
Steve and Louise Long
January 19, 2011
Dear Terry. We were saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. We haven't seen you since the pool dedication at Dieruff. Glad you could make that. Always know Bruce was the consummate athlete. His record on that 1964 medley relay still stands, along with Steve Long, Steve Morrow and Rick Hollister. Blessings from our family.
Steve and Louise Long
naifeh (azar) Dergham
January 18, 2011
Terry I am so sad to hear of Bruce's passing !! May God give you strength to endure the days, weeks and endless time without him. We have not seen each other in a long time, I miss the days of hanging out at your house when we were kids. God Bless you and your Family at this very sad time. Naifeh (Azar Dergham
January 18, 2011
Dear Terry & Family - So very sorry to hear about Bruce passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Your friend, Linda Molinaro Worsham
Linda and Joshua Ratz
January 18, 2011
Dear Terry and Family,
We're sadden to hear of cousin Bruce's passing. We'll always remember him at the family reunions.
Jonathan Becker
January 18, 2011
Aunt Terry, Craig, and Tracy,
I am sad. Uncle Bruce was a kind and generous man. He taught me how to swim. I'll miss his stories (some I heard repeated hundreds of times). I will miss him.
Renee Dauscher Schoch
January 18, 2011
Terry,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I too remember Bruce from our days at both HM and Dieruff. He was a fun guy who usually had a smile on his face and played a pretty mean trumpet. Please take comfort in your many years of memories to get you through these trying times.
Guy Eastman
January 17, 2011
Dear Terry and family,
My condolences to you on Bruce's passing. I had many classes with Bruce and was on the swimming team with him. What I think we all remember was his upbeat personality and gift of relating to others. He was a competitor as well. We will all miss him dearly. God Bless you and your family.
ray roche
January 17, 2011
Terry & Family,
Condolences to you after hearing Bruce has passed away. Elevator men are unique individuals, hardworking and dedicated. Athletes who graduated from Dieruff are the same. Bruce will be remembered for living life to the fullest. May he rest in peace.
Jane Musser
January 17, 2011
Terry,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I shared classes w/ him at Harrison Morton and Dieruff. (Actually I had a crush on him in the 8th grade.)
You have my sympathies,
Jane (Deutsch) Musser
Patrick & Tammy Smarch
January 17, 2011
Dearest Terry, Craig, and Tracy,
We are sorry for your family's loss, but Bruce certainly fought a good fight. We are happy you are doing well together. May the love and support of family and friends continue to bring you peace and comfort.
With Love,
The Smarch & Kulik Families
Ronald Moser
January 17, 2011
Terry and Family: So sorry to hear Bruce passed away. We grew up together on the East Side of Allentown; swam together at Dieruff and actually enlisted in the Navy together our senior year at Dieruff.
God Bless your entire family.
Ron Moser
Steve Long
January 16, 2011
Terry & Family: So sorry to hear of your loss of Bruce. I will always remember growing up with Bruce especially our Dieruff H.S. Swim days. Bruce still has a swim record @ Dieruff in the 200 Medlay Relay. My deepest sympathy to all of Bruce's family and friends... Steve Long
January 16, 2011
Terry and Craig: I'm sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. I know he fought a long battle, but in the end, God called him home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Marlene K. Orlando FL
Joanne Paul
January 16, 2011
Terry,
I am at a loss for words. Bruce will be sadly missed. I will never forget all the good times we had at the elevator company. If you need anything call me! Please take care and cherish the lovely memories the two of you had.
TINA MILLER-KERN
January 16, 2011
DEAR TERRY & FAMILY I'M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . BRUCE WAS A GREAT PERSON & IT WAS ON HONOR TO HAVE BEEN HIS HAIR STYIST FOR MANY YEARS! TERRY YOU N' YOUR FAMILY OUR IN MY PRAYERS GOD BLESS. BRUCE R.I.P. MY FRIEND TINA MILLER- KERN & FAMILY
Bobby & Linda Becker
January 16, 2011
Dear Terry and Craig,
We were very sad to hear about the passing on of Bruce. I am sorry we cannot be with you but our thoughts and prayers will be. The Constantine family was very good to us allowing all of us to share the Constantine pool during the summer. They were the good times we will always remember.
January 16, 2011
Theresa,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Randy Durich
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