James T. Tilley

FUNERAL HOME

Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown

274 N Krocks Rd

Allentown, Pennsylvania

James Tilley Obituary

Name: Viewing for James T. Tilley
Start: 2020-11-23T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-11-24T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown

James T. Tilley, 90, of Coopersburg, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of Anna M. (Konold) Tilley. They were married 68 years. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Harvey Tilley and Elda (Miller) Reichard and a stepson of the late Lloyd Reichard. James was a graduate of Coopersburg H.S., class of 1948. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Tilley was a member of Operating Engineers, Local #542 for 69 years and during that time worked for a subsidiary of Bethlehem Steel. He retired in 1992. James was a member of Faith U.C.C., Center Valley. He was a member of Saucon Lodge F. & A.M. #469, Coopersburg for 66 years.

Survivors: Wife, Anna; Sons: Thomas J. and his wife Lois of Coopersburg, Ricky A. and his wife Katherine of Coopersburg, William L. and his wife Lisa of Ulster, Mark E. and his wife Suzanne of South Orange, NJ; 8 Grandchildren: Christopher and his wife Michalene, Amanda, Annalis and her husband Eric Bellitto, James, Michael, William, Samantha and Maya Tilley; 5 Great grandchildren: Molly, Isabel and Christopher Tilley, Oliver and Elsie Bellitto; Sister: Jacqueline Koder, FL . James is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins and was predeceased by brothers Dorsey and Rodney Reichard.

Services: A viewing will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm with a Masonic Service at 8:00 pm, all at Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown. Funeral Service will be private. www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to Faith UCC, 5992 Route 378, Center Valley 18034.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 19, 2020.

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Gail Clark

November 23, 2020

To Anna, Mark and the entire Tilley family,
My deepest sympathy to you and yours. Mr Tilley was great guy. Always saw him on the trails of Upper Saucon taking his daily walk.

Sincerely,
Gail Clark

Leslie Arslanian

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Paul Kulp

November 21, 2020

To Rick and the Tilley family: I remember Jim when he used to come into Hess in Coopersburg for gas. He was kind and pleasant, and always had a smile. Rick and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences.

Ann (Fenstermaker) Wlazelek

November 20, 2020

Ricky, Tom and families, just my sympathies for the loss of your Dad. You favored him in good looks! I hope many happy memories bring you comfort.

Kyle Ritter

November 20, 2020

To the Tilley Family, your dad was an amazing man and so kind. I remember him always being kind to me as a kid at the lodge. I loved seeing him on his walk around the park. Thoughts and prayers to all of you through this time. Love, the Ritter’s

Bob Dewalt

November 19, 2020

To the Tilley family I am sorry for your loss. I was an iron worker and worked with Jim many years with LVE. He was one of if not the best operators I worked with. Along with that he was a great man and teacher to many. RIP

Edward Cann

November 19, 2020

I met Jim 30 years ago when I had the privilege and honor of working with him in IUOE Local 542 . I had heard what a respected crane operator he was from my father in law , Jack Pheiff, who had worked side by side with Jim many times and was a friend of his. I learned a lot from watching Jim operate but even more from Jim's character, how he handled himself in very difficult and dangerous situations. He was always calm , tactful, polite but very assertive. His skill as a crane operaor was well known , admired and respected but as a man he was even more respected. Im glad I had the chance to work along side of him on various occasions, he was one of those people who leave a mark on your life by their guidance and their character. He was also an outstanding Union man, which also left an enduring impression on me. Jim made his mark on life and part of his legacy is his skill as a Union crane operator but more importantly, his character. I will remember him , the man he was and what he so graciously taught me and others, on how to be a Local 542 Union crane operator ! I'm sorry I cannot attend Jim's viewing to pay my respects due to health issues and the pandemic but I wanted Jim's family know how much I respected and admired Jim and how fortunate I was to know and work with him. Im sorry for your families loss, Sincerely , Ed Cann

Bernadette Woodring

November 19, 2020

To the Tilley Family, My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Your dear husband and father.
God’s Blessings.

Gail & Ted Kohut

November 19, 2020

To all the Tilley’s, we are sad to hear of the passing of James, your husband and father. He was a great man who served his country and served his community. I will always remember him from the community days and coming into the parts store for many years. Coopersburg was blessed to have such a wonderful caring person part of it, and my honor to have known him. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Richard Yutz

November 19, 2020

I am saddened to hear of your fathers passing. My father and I worked with your Dad many times over the years at various jobsites. Your Dad was always a pleasure to work with and he always kept us safe. He will be missed