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Kevin Stewart Obituary

Kevin J. Stewart passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Joanne C. (Szulga) Stewart and the late Robert K. Stewart. Kevin was an installer for Pepsico for 35 years. A true outdoorsman, his passion was fishing, especially while vacationing in Florida. He also enjoyed hunting and following sports particularly ice hockey and football. Kevin was an excellent cook and his smoked barbeques, homemade sauce and blackened scallops will be greatly missed. Along with his mother he is survived by his loving daughters Alison (Benjamin) Matone, Tracy (Adam) Kinney; the love of his life for 13 years Susan Rarich, her children Jennifer (Eric) Rarich-Lord, Adam (Emma) Rarich; five grandchildren, Leo Matone, Zander Rarich, Maura Rarich, Shepard Rarich-Lord and Rowan Rarich-Lord; brother Keith R. Stewart; and the mother of his daughters Judith (Michael) Sicardi. He was predeceased by his sister Constance D. Stewart. Services will be 3:00 pm Tuesday June 22, 2021 in Saint John's UCC Fullerton 575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA 18052. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Association 968 Postal Road Suite 110 Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109 or online at www.heart.org

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is honored to handle his arrangements

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 20, 2021.

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Ann Marie Martin

June 22, 2021

Condolences to the Stewart & Rarich families. May your fond memories of Kevin help you cope. He made my friend, Susan happy .

Barbara (Anderson) Michell

June 21, 2021

Joanne, Alison and Tracy,

My heart goes out to all on losing Kevin so suddenly.
Having Kevin as a next door neighbor and friend my family
and I will remember him with smiles as he watched his girls
play outside. He would want you to stay strong and remember him with affection.

Carlos Silva

June 20, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family. I knew Kevin for 35 years working at Pepsi. My best memories were working together at the Allentown fair. God bless my friend and his family.

Lynda Moyer

June 20, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Prayers sent for Gods comfort to you Tracy and your whole family.

Ellen Hyland

June 20, 2021

Susan and Family, I was saddened to hear of the loss of Kevin. May your memories of him carry you through these difficult times. Rest in peace Kevin.

Benjamin mctoy

June 20, 2021

Kevin was the best co worker you can have working beside you he always gave me knowledge and laughter on the job he will truly be missed he was Pepsi he bleed it he will be missed but remain in the hearts of those he touched

Kim Haidle

June 20, 2021

So sorry for your Loss Tracy and Family. Saying Prays for you all.

Kim Haidle

June 20, 2021

So sorry for your Loss Tracy and Family. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers.

Bryna Witkowski

June 20, 2021

Alison and Tracy- I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you both my love and deepest condolences. My heart is with you both during this time.

Sharon Antrim

June 20, 2021

God Bless the Stewart and Rarich families....My deepest condolences on the loss of Kevin. Susan, my heart breaks for you. May your good memories give you all comfort and peace throughout this very difficult time.
God Bless You All

Cecily Kulp

June 20, 2021

Please accept our sympathy...we have such a great memory of our meeting and was so looking forward to being together again. May happy memories give you some comfort at this sad time.

Braulio Estrada

June 19, 2021

As the days, weeks and years pass there are few people that make a lasting impression as Kevin. An exceptional witty and genuine person. My condolences to his family.

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3:00 p.m.

Saint John's UCC Fullerton

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