Earl F. Stralo

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Earl Stralo Obituary

Name: Viewing for Earl F. Stralo
Start: 2019-11-09T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-11-09T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Downing Funeral Home

Earl F. Stralo, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away November 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of 55 years to Sue A. (Snyder) Stralo. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Veronica (Drozda) and Rollin G. Stralo Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis aboard the aircraft carrier- the USS Lake Champlain. Earl worked for 30 years as a stock chaser and receiver for Mack Trucks before his retirement. He was a member of Bethany UCC in Bethlehem. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, wood working and was an expert in home improvements. Earl was also an avid Eagles fan. He loved spending time with his grandson- Matthew aka "Spudders."

Survivors: wife- Sue A. Stralo; sons- Michael S. Stralo and companion Melanie Fluck, Tod Matthew Stralo and wife Kimberly Ann Stralo; grandchildren- Matthew Earl Stralo, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Rivera and Felicia Moreno; brother- Rollin Stralo Sr.; sisters- Dorothy Rudis and Barbara Marsteller. He was predeceased by his brothers- Ronald, Richard and Paul Stralo and sister- Gladys Stralo.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, November 9th 10-11:30AM with a Service at 11:30AM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Nisky Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Earl's memory to a charity of one's choice.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 5, 2019.

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Noel Cornish

November 6, 2019

To the Stralo Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Earl will be greatly missed. We'll miss him driving through the ally on his tractor and stopping in for a beer or two or three! Many fond memories of Earl in my younger days. Please let us know if you need anything♥

Kimberly Stralo

November 6, 2019

Earl, I am honored to know that I was able to give you the greatest gift of all, your grandson matthew stralo. He was a blessing to us as he was to you. I am hoping he will be just as a good a man as you were. I love you, with all my heart. Kimmy.

November 5, 2019

i will always remember the card games we enjoyed together.I also enjoyed working at the same company,I will miss his humor and personality,He was a good friend to many people,

CHERYL BORCK

November 5, 2019

Sue,

Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May all the good times you shared with Earl overshadow the feelings of sorrow that come with this difficult time. May God bless you all.

Cheryl Borck

Roger Drayer

November 5, 2019

Earl is the type of guy that would stop by the garage in that old chevy truck, in this instance; the garage was converted to a small woodworking shop. Earl would come in and make himself at home, unannounced of course and say "what you making?"
I would tell him, we would have a little small talk about the project; but I knew it was all leading up to the next question. Do you have any beer? He knew darn well that I keep a well stocked fridge in the shop. You know where it is was the reply. He would come back with two, "you're not gonna leave me drinking alone are you?" Of course I wouldn't, that would be the end of the work for the day.
It's been my privilege to know Earl Stralo. Rest brother.

November 5, 2019

Our families condolences to your family. Earl was a best friend to my father, LeRoy Kern and a great friend to all of us. I have many good memories with him growing up and sharing many family functions together. He was a lovely gentleman and will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.
Tara (Kern) Drayer

Felicia Moreno

November 5, 2019

"Sandbox Pop"
It's hard to comprehend you're really gone. But, I know in my heart you're watching over all us drinking a cold one, taking the boat out, fishing, golfing, building a master piece.
I have so many wonderful memories growing up, having you as a grandfather. You always made the best "silver dollar" pancakes for me. Letting me drive all over the yard on the riding mower. The huge picnics with you manning the grill and the hundreds of clams that just kept coming.
Vacations at Lake Wallenpaupack, where I learned to first fish using my little snoopy fishing pole (which always caught more fish than the big fancy poles)
Even at 35 years old I still was, and will forever be your "sweety".
Until we meet again... know I love you, our memories, and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Love you forever, XO.
Felicia

November 5, 2019

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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