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Joseph Shields Obituary
Joseph A. Shields, 74, of Allentown, died Monday, June 21, 2004 in his home. He was the husband of Mary Joan (Butler) Shields. They were married for 48 years on October 22. Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Anthony A. and Irene (McNulty) Shields. He worked for Nations Credit Corporation and its predecessor companies for 44 years as an area director and headquarters staff aide before retiring in 1996. A DeSales University graduate, he was a president of the Lehigh valley ACCESS alumni Chapter and board member. He was an Air Force veteran and served during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War. He was a lector, usher and church council member of Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. He was a member and officer of the Central Catholic High School Viking Boosters, Allentown Patriots, Institute Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Cedar Crest College and the Community Music School. Survivors: Wife; sons, Joseph P. and Sean B., both of Allentown; daughter, Mary Lynne, wife of Robert P. Toth of North Catasauqua; brother, Paul J. Shields of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Irene M. Shields of Silver Spring, Md.; grandchildren, Jennifer L. Toth, Bobby J. Toth and Patrick J. Shields. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Thursday, June 24 in the cathedral, 18th and Turner streets, Allentown. Call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 and 8:45-9:45 a.m. Thursday, June 24, Robert C. Weir Funeral Home, 1802 W. Turner St., Allentown. Interment, St. Peters Roman Catholic Cemetery, Coplay. Contributions: VNA Hospice at St. Lukes Hospital, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem 18017.
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Sean Shields
July 8, 2004
Bud,
We love and miss you! Our lives will go on with all the memories of you everyday! Say hello to everyone up there for us.
Love
Sean, Patrick, and Tina
Frank Cella
July 6, 2004
We started in the Finance business about the same time and in the early days worked together.He was a positive thinker an avid reader, an idea man. In fact he won a company award for the phrase "your attitude is your pass to first class" Joe was just a very likeable person, had a great smile and a hearty laugh,I'll miss his friendship.
Frank Cella
Vincent Zoppi
June 28, 2004
I am Usher from the old 11:15 Sunday Mass. I am very sorry that I didnot attend Joe viewing or funeral but I missed the death notices that day, I send whole-hearted sympathy to you and your family. Joe will greatly missed by all that new him. He was a very pleasant and social person even when I saw him in the car at CVS a couple weeks ago. I consider myself a good friend of Joe and missed my chat on Sunday morning or whenever I had the occasion to meet him. The only consoladtion is that he doesnot have anymore pain. May the he rest in peace with the good Lord
Laurie Vandegrift
June 24, 2004
With deepest sympathy - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Love, Laurie and Colleen Vandegrift
Ellen Yorgey
June 23, 2004
I first met Joe when we worked together at FinanceAmerica (later known as NationsCredit). He was always very friendly and interested in fellow workers. Back in the early days of video-recording, he asked my husband to make a video of some properties he was handling when he got involved in selling real estate (this was a very forward-thinking idea at the time). I also saw Joe at a production of a Muhlenberg musical, many years after we stopped working together. He remembered me well and it was great to coverse with him. I'll always remember him as a friendly co-worker who lighted up our lives.
Julie Demain
June 23, 2004
I'm glad to have known you through VNA of St. Luke's. I loved your wit and sense of humor and bravery. I'm fortunate also to know your wonderful wife and caring family.
Bobby Toth
June 22, 2004
we all love you Bud. You left an impact on all of our lives that will never and could never be forgotten.
Anthony Scarantino
June 22, 2004
Joe and I worked together for at least thirty years and, also, were prostate cancer survivors together for some eleven years. I considered Joe to be a good, kind and considerate friend and person. I will miss Joe.
Ken & Marianne Wicka
June 22, 2004
We will miss your bright & unselfish outlook beyhond words & look forward to joking with you again in the next life.
Karen kratzer-shields
June 22, 2004
We loved you Bud.
You will be greatly missed.
I'll think of you every time I read a good non-fiction book, that we both love so much.
Love, Karen and Joe
Michael Bliss
June 22, 2004
My condolences to the Shields family.
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