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Mark Bodkin Obituary

Mark R. Bodkin, 65, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday evening, May 16, 2021. Born in Cincinnati OH, he was a son of the late John and Patricia (Bradbury) Bodkin.  He graduated from Emmaus H. S. and attended Kutztown University.   He last worked for Verizon in customer service before retiring. In his spare time he was active in Civic Theater, a board member of FACT, and also Pride of the L.V.   He was a member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church.  Mark is survived by his brother, Jay Bodkin, aunt, Margaret Werner and her husband Andrew, uncle Alan Bradbury and his wife Michelle Kaminsky and cousins.  He will also be remembered by his large circle of friends.

Services: A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 11:00 A.M. in The Memorial Garden of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 150 Elm St., Emmaus,  Arr. by JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St., Bethlehem PA 18018. in lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark's memory may be made to FACT or to St. Margaret's Episcopal Church both in care of the funeral home. More info at www.jamesfuneralhome.org

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Published by Morning Call on May 30, 2021.

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Alan Davis

May 30, 2021

Rest in peace Mark. Life is but a curtain call. Yours was a life well lived. You will be missed.

Molly

May 30, 2021

A beautiful soul...a pioneer...and when I think deeper...a man of integrity / unity when there was so little in the gay world when we grew up, I thank you!
Take your wings Mark and soar!

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