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John Bedics Obituary
John F. Ginger Bedics, 80, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born November 26, 1925 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Oravec) Bedics. He was the husband of Rose Marie (Lysek) Bedics. They were married 55 years. John worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. as a crane operator for 44 years. He retired in 1988. He served his country proudly during World War II in the Navy. John was a member of St. John Capistrano Catholic Church. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted father who loved his family. He was always proud of his grandchildren and would love to attend their sporting events. Survivors: John is survived by his sons, Kenneth Bedics, Stuart Bedics, brothers, Francis and Charles Bedics and sister, Ethel Fertal, all of Bethlehem; his grandchildren, Tiffany, Patrick, John, Autumn and Avery; several nieces, nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah, and an infant son, John Bedics. Services: will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2006 in Connell Funeral Home Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John Capistrano Catholic Church, 912 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2006 in the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, Pa. Contributions: May be made to the church.
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Lois Donchez
February 8, 2006
Rosie, I was saddened to hear about Ginger. He was such a great guy and I know your whole family will miss him but never forget him. Thinking of you with lots of prayers.
Lois Donchez
Connie Hines
January 26, 2006
Kenny, I just learned of the passing of your father. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Irene and Dan Trythall
January 23, 2006
Dear Aunt Rosie, Kenny and Stuart,
We are so very sorry for your great loss. Ginger was always my favorite uncle. And what a devoted and loving couple Rosie and Ginger were. He was a wonderful son, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed by so many. We send our hearfelt thoughts and prayers to the entire family. It just seems like the old 5th Street gang is slowly dwindling in numbers. Those were the good old days, but time marches on, families move cross country and we really do not get to see each other as frequently as we would like. Know that you are in our hearts. You are a wonderful, close and loving family, and I am sure this will get you through those bleak days ahead.
God love and watch over you and protect you.
Love, Niece, Irene and husband Daniel Trythall
DAVID MELENDEZ
January 21, 2006
KENNY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR DAD.HE WAS ALWAYS A GREAT GUY GOING ALL THE WAY BACK TO OUR HUNKY JOHN'S DAYS.I JUST GOT OPERATED ON AND WAS UNABLE TO MAKE IT.MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
Barbara Bedics
January 21, 2006
Dear Rosie, Kenny and Stuart,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families in the passing of your beloved husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Rosie, you and Ginger were my favorite aunt and uncle on the Bedics side of the family. I will always remember how good you and Ginger were to me when I married into the family. I haven't seen you in a long time but never forgotten you or your family. May God keep you in his loving care.
Barbara Bedics
chuck luchini
January 20, 2006
Mrs.Bedics, I'm very sorry to hear of Mr.Bedics passing away.Although i have'nt seen the both of you in many years, it really was very saddening for me to read of Mr.Bedics death.I'll always remember him and how good he was to us throughout our childhood,and that laugh of his that always seemed to come from his belly."Ginger" will always be remembered as one of the best neighbors i've had as a kid and wish my children had a neighbor just like him growing up to enjoy the old front porch on Hayes ST.just as i did.I wish all the best to you and your family Mrs.Bedics
beverly looker
January 20, 2006
To: Aunt Rosie, Kenny, Stuart
We are deeply saddend by the loss of
such a wonderful uncle. He always
added laughter to our family gatherings. He will surely be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Joe, Joanie and Beverly
Dick Lynn
January 19, 2006
Kenny and Family, Sorry to read about the loss of your dad. Everyone loved the guy. Remember, all the memories are forever, they'll always keep you smiling. God Bless.
Dick Lynn
January 19, 2006
Kenny and Family, Sorry to read about the loss of your dad. Everyone loved the guy. Remember, all the memories are forever, they'll keep you smiling forever.
Jessica Pietri
January 19, 2006
This message is to the whole family. None of you know me, and I've probably never met any of you. I am a transporter at Muhlenburg. Over the months I grew very fond of John. I hated seeing him in the hospital because of what that meant, nonetheless, I loved to see him almost every day. I know my loss is nothing compared to yours, but John touched many lives at Muhlenburg and he will be missed very much.
Again, Im very sorry for your loss. Sincerely,
Jessica Pietri
Joe Kempfer
January 19, 2006
Kenny & Family -
We're so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. In this very difficult time, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe & Jane
George & Jinnie Fertal
January 19, 2006
Stuart / Kenney - So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I always enjoyed being in his company as we were growing up. Please pass along my condolences to your mom and give her a big hug from myself and the girls. Your dad will be missed and never forgotten. We'll keep your families in our prayers.
Ray and Peggy Gencarelli
January 19, 2006
Kenny and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Francis & Sheila Balik
January 19, 2006
Our hearts are saddened by the death of Ginger. Our sympathy goes out to the family and our prayers are with them. May the memories of him help you get through this difficult time.
Nikki (Callisto) Benavides
January 19, 2006
Kenny,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diane Kiefer
January 19, 2006
This message is for Stuart Bedics, my sympathy goes to you and your family. Sorry to hear of your loss may the memories help you get through this difficult time.
Old School mate Diane Kospiah Kiefer
George Fertal
January 19, 2006
Our hearts are deeply saddened by the death of Ginger. But, we have so many wonderful memories of him with Rosie always at his side. Taking care of his parents, being a proud and wonderful father and grandfather and keeping in close touch with his 9 brothers and sisters. Everyone remembers our Sunday picnics at the Fish Hatchery. A friend to so many and loved by everyone who knew him. Rest assured, Rosie,Kenny and Stuart, he will never be forgotten. Now he has joined Debbie and so many of our family members who have gone before him. May he rest in peace. Loving nephew George &
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