Edward "Eddie" Krcelich

Edward "Eddie" Krcelich, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday August 31, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Dolores "Tootie" Krcelich with whom he shared over 70 years of loving marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Stephen and Anna (Lazar) Krcelich. He was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1948, where he played basketball and football. Eddie honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for the Bethlehem Steel as a truck driver, and after retirement worked part time for Lehigh University. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Bethlehem and the Croatian Fraternal Union. He loved spending time with his family at Lake Wallenpaupack and traveling with his wife Tootie. He was very proud of his Croatian heritage.

SURVIVORS: He will be lovingly remembered by his son Edward F. Krcelich and Marie Greenawald of Bethlehem; grandsons Brian and his wife Colleen of Lower Saucon Township and Brett and his wife Virdeana of Downingtown and his great-grandchildren Justin, Marlena, Nathan, Anna and Brooke, along with many nieces and nephews. Eddie was preceded in death by his daughter in law Penny Krcelich.

SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday September 6, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3221 Santee Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10 A.M. until time of the Mass. Burial will follow with military honors at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Eddie's arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Croatian Fraternal Union Scholarship Foundation at CFU Scholarship Foundation, 100 Delaney Road, Pittsburg, PA 15235.