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James Benner Obituary
Jim was a graduate of Liberty High School and earned degrees from Northampton Community College in the auto service program and Allentown Busines School in the Accounting Program. He spent most of his career working in the auto parts and tire industry. Jim worked for CRW Auto Parts, Banner Tire, Britz Tire, Lehigh Tire and Circle S.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Suzanne; siblings, Gary Benner and wife, Linda; Robert Benner; Nancy Halleman; and Paulette Mondjack; as well as his three cats, Bogie, Tigger, and Studly. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Jeff Halleman; sister-in-law, Catherine Benner; nephew, Justin Mondjack; and great nephew, Gabriel Benner.
The family will receive guests on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 9-11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Guests will be required to wear a mask and social distance upon entry. A limited number of guests will be permitted inside at one time. A private service will follow the calling hours but guests are invited to travel with the family to the cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Suzanne Benner to help with costs associated with the funeral. Condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.
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Michael Mazur
December 25, 2021
God bless you Jimmy in God's Kingdom Of Heaven.
Forever evelasting Life Love and Peace. Jimmy was my neighbor.
Coralie R. Eck
January 5, 2021
Dear Suzanne,
The entire Eck family are with you in thought and prayers. You have our sincerest sympathies at one of the most challenging times in your life.
Remember to lean on the only one who can get you through - Our Lord and Savior -Jesus. Thinking of you with all our hearts.
Barry and Coralie Eck, Barbara Eck and Yvonne and Jim Stettler and our families.
Marie Iasiello
January 4, 2021
My thought and prayers for his family. Jimmy was my neighbor RIP
Scott Jones
January 2, 2021
RIP Jimmy, may your soul be free of your bodily challenges
Delores Snyder-Matula
January 1, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my old friend Jimmy. Even though I have not seen Jimmy in years, I will forever remember all the good times we had together as teenagers. Jimmy knew how to make me laugh and was always fun to be around.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May all the memories help you through the days ahead.
Mike Mazur
December 31, 2020
Rest in peace Jimmy.
Mario Bordonaro
December 31, 2020
My condolences to the family Jim was a good coworker
Suzanne smith
December 31, 2020
I'll never forget the day i brought you the two kittens, the smile on your face. rest in peace my friend!
Frank Sattler
December 30, 2020
I have not seen Jimmy is years, we sure had fun growing up in the same neighborhood. Working on cars, to just hanging out at McDonald's parking lot or at the school, or cursing the strip in Allentown.
Rest in peace my friend. See you again some day.
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