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Michael Trapp Obituary
Michael J. Trapp, 48, of Weisenberg Township, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2006 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He and his wife, Rose Marie (McKinnon) Trapp, celebrated their 24th anniversary last November. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Edwin J. Jr. and Phyllis M. (Pursell) Trapp. He served in the Navy, from 1977-1981. Michael worked for Tyler Pipe Foundry, Macungie, for 15 years. He was an accomplished carpenter and enjoyed cars and Bingo. Survivors: Wife; parents of Kempton; maternal grandmother, Margaret M. Pursell of Weisenberg Township; son, Michael J. Trapp, II, and daughters, Shannon M. Trapp and Jennifer L. Trapp, all Weisenberg Township; brother, Gregory A. Trapp of Allentown; sisters, Janet L. Alcon of Kutztown and Robin LaFeirier of Reading; granddaughter, Lynn Marie Trapp. Services: graveside, 2 p.m. Monday in Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem. Call Sunday 3-5 p.m. in the Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Contributions: To his family, c/o Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
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michael j trapp II
August 28, 2006
to all that signed this book. i thank you from the bottom of my heart. i do miss my father all now i have noone to watch my steeler games with. dad i will love u and miss u forever. i am lost with out my father but he is in heavn now and he not in pain anymore and i thank god for makeing him feel loved and better.pop may u be loved and live forever in are hearts.
rose trapp
August 27, 2006
to all family , friends an to all dear to our family as ive said before i cant thank everyone enough for there support mentally as well as physically,without everyones love in this time of need it has made it easier to cope , so from the bottom of my heart i thank all and im sure mike is watching everyone frome above,
Shannon Kuhns
August 23, 2006
Mikey,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Take comfort in all of the memories you have of your dad.You are in my thoughts during this difficlut time.Take care.
Love,
Shannon
Shannon Trapp
August 23, 2006
To everyone who wrote in this guest book (thank you) very much it makes me feel that there alot of caring loving people i thank you again i'm sure my father would love this :)
Joanne Snyder
August 22, 2006
Rose and family
sorry to here of your loss. You are in my prayers. I remember all the good times at my uncle's house (Jerry Semmel)
love Joanne & Bruce Snyder
Clara Clogston Daniel Dutcher
August 22, 2006
To The Family ...
I hope you will find peace & hope in the days ahead. Trust in God as He will never misguide you. Find comfort & strength in knowing that Mike walks with you always.
To My "DRAGGYKINS" ...
MY precious friend ... The days ahead will be hard for us all. As your shining spirit lives on in each of us. I will forever Love & Miss you. Our all nights chats, Our long talks on the phone when one of us needed a friend. You now have a beautiful new set of wings my friend. So while your flying beyond the sunset, we are here waiting until its our turn to walk the lonesome valley Home, and be untied once again with all those who went before us and who wait for us. I am not sure how long I will be, none of us know ... but I know you would wait forever ...thats what True Friends do. I will miss you more with every passing day. And love you forever. Later my friend...
Laura Shaw
August 22, 2006
You will be missed so very much. Im so sorry that this had to happen. Until we meet again I'll keep you in my prayers. With lots of love..
Richard Wallace
August 20, 2006
May you rest in peace and your family be watched over and protected by angels.
Laura Bidle
August 20, 2006
Rosie,
You are in our thoughts!!! We love ya. If you need anything let us know...Your internet family is thinking of you...
Laura and Bree Ann (Boo) Bidle
Patty Zimmerman
August 20, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ken & Mary Trapp
August 18, 2006
May your memories have mostly been good ones and your heartaches been few.May your new home be with God. Love Uncle Ken & Aunt Mary
Joanne Horvath
August 18, 2006
Dear Trapp Family,
Your dad was always nice to me, sometimes he would tease me and tell me to put you guys to work, but he never had a bad word to say about anybody.Always remember the
good times you had with him.
our prayers are with you all
Joanne and Jim Horvath
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