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Lydia Haddad Obituary
Lydia was a vivacious personality- bright, colorful, and full of life. She was so proud to be one of the first Latino immigrant children from Bethlehem to attend and graduate college. She went on to get her masters in reading. She retired from the Bethlehem Area School District as a reading specialist. She had a deep passion for exposing children to literature and teaching them to read. She believed in supporting the local Hispanic community. She loved books, travel, art, and nature. She had a lifelong love of New England, was deeply devoted as a mother and aunt, and known by her friends and family for being a great storyteller and excellent cook She was a true force and will be deeply missed.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Chia Haddad wife of Benjamin Bleier, son, George M. Haddad III, brothers, Hector, Jose, Louis, David, and Miguel Gonzalez, sisters, Carmen Bonora, Annette Zito, and Magaliz Goldenberg, and two granddaughters, Shoshana and Eliana Bleier.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements Connell Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Lydia's name to the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Lydia died of COVID-19. Please consider getting vaccinated if you have not already. This terrible virus has claimed the loved ones of too many.
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Evelyn Matos
September 11, 2023
Sure miss all the long walks we took; and the many memories that we made together which I will always hold in my heart.
Dennis Hebert
September 21, 2021
A wonderful lady who will be missed. It was an honor to be in her circle of friends at Lycoming College.
Marisel Hernandez & Sofia Huertas
September 19, 2021
Whenever we visited Chia´s house, Stella always had a smile for us. She was beautiful and so gentle. May you Rest In Peace.
Sofia Ayabarreno and Carmen Corujo
September 19, 2021
I will always remember how lovely you looked as my bridesmaid 40 years ago! You made quite an impression and we´ll never forget ! My mom, sister and I will carry you in our hearts forever.
Evelyn Matos
September 18, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family. My prayers are with you in this difficult time. I will hold our beautiful childhood memories forever in my heart.
DORIS MATOS
September 18, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace, so many fond memories growing up.
Joan Glover
September 18, 2021
I was a reading specialist in the BASD with Lydia. I remember her so well at our meetings! She had lots to share, was very animated and helpful to all of us! She was passionate about her work with the children and I will always remember her as a `ball of fire´ (in a good way!) at our meetings. I am sorry for your `earthly´ loss of Lydia. She will always be with you~
Pam Haddad
September 17, 2021
Lydia was a truly extraordinary human. She taught me so much. Her humor, her intelligence, her sense of beauty, and her passion were inspiring. She sought justice in a world filled with injustice. I will truly miss her.
Jane Ronyack
September 17, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Lydia. She loved her students and was an excellent reading specialist. She was a true mentor for teachers also. After she left our school, I missed our sharing of books and our discussions of what we read. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Friend
September 17, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace
Doris Correll
September 16, 2021
What a loss! My heart breaks for Lydia´s family. Not only was she a dedicated mom, sister and friend, she was such a dedicated teacher. Her passion was to teach children how to read so they could travel the world in books. God bless her soul and her family member.
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