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Peter Germani Obituary

Peter M. Germani Jr., 88, of Macungie, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was the husband of Vilma (Kish) Germani, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage on May 4th. Born February 15,1935, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Peter and Daria (Lotti) Germani. Peter worked at Tarkett Manufacturing for 40 years before his retirement. He honorably served his country in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy and served over 40 years in the National Guard and continued occasionally to cook at the 15th Street National Guard in Allentown. He was a member of the Macungie VFW Post #9624, 1st Defenders 213th Regiment of Allentown, and the NERA of Fullerton. Peter was an active member of the Annunciation of B.V.M. Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member. He was very athletic, he played and coached baseball, basketball, and golf over the years. Pete loved attending his grandkids' events. Pete was also a proud member of the Dorneyville Duncan Donuts breakfast club. If you knew Pete, you knew he would always offer a helping hand or a pot of soup, or his home-made pizza, Survivors: wife, Vilma; sons, Joseph Germani and wife, Nancy, and Jeffrey Germani and wife, Kim; daughter, Loretta Lupi and husband, Anthony; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Anthony Germani and wife, Doris; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Germani. Peter was predeceased by a son, Peter Germani, and sisters, Anna Kosman and Marie Kosman. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 20th at 12:00 noon in the Annunciation of B.V.M. (St. Mary's) Catholic Church, 122 Union St., Catasauqua. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday morning from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. in the church. Interment with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to PA Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011, in loving memory of Peter.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 19, 2023.

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Mark Moats

December 22, 2023

Joe, Jeff and Lori my heart goes out to you all. Your Dad was a great guy and I know a wonderful Dad to you all. Much love to you all.

John Colarusso

December 20, 2023

Peter will be missed. He always made the hot dog sauce for our annual golf outing. R.I.P. SHIPMATE.

John Colarusso

December 20, 2023

Very sorry for your family's loss. We are going to miss Peter's hot dog sauce he always made for our Veterans Golf Outing. R.I.P. shipmate.
John Colarusso
Fleet Reserve Association

Mike Lutte

December 20, 2023

Jeff and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joann and Mike

Regina Christman

December 20, 2023

So sorry for your loss

Jerry Lebeduik

December 20, 2023

Pete,
You will be missed by all, "Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate "
Jerry & Donna Lebeduik

Bill Seigfried

December 20, 2023

I met Peter @ my first Honorary first Defenders meeting. He & his bride would attend our monthly meetings. He was a quite, but caring man. The one thing that stood out about him was every couple of months he would give each member a small bag of candy. He always had a smile on his face & was very happy to see you. Today I had the Honor of working with the Honor Guard at your graveside service. I had the pleasure to speak with your wife at the end & present her a special Challenge Coin that I give at all the funeral that I do. You will be sadly missed by one & all. God Bless. fair Winds & Smoothe Sailing to report to our Supreme Commander.

Barbara Wolfgang

December 20, 2023

Pete was a wonderful guy - and a very good dancer. Sincere sympathy to Vilma on his passing,

Irene Mast

December 20, 2023

Vilma and family.
My deepest sympathy to all.
When I would see Pete he always had a smile on his face.
I remember when i joined St.Mary's, he came up to me and said I can't remember your name. I told him and he sang good night Irene to me.
From then on he remembered my name.
May God comfort your family in this time of sorrow.
Eternal rest shine upon Pete
Irene Mast

Richard M Bodner

December 19, 2023

I used to work at Parkway bowling center. Pete would stop in a lot to visit his nephew, Mike. Quiet gentleman. Condolences to your family,

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

December 19, 2023

"A soldier and sailor has passed away today." You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow navy veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The carrier has turned into the wind preparing for your final launch. Taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Gene Mattare

December 19, 2023

Pete and I worked together at Saucon Valley Country Club. He was a gentleman and a valued friend. My sincere sympathies to his family and friends.

Grateful

December 19, 2023

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

John Cowitch an family

December 19, 2023

To Pete family sorry to read about Pete passing. REST IN PEACE. My Friend

Kristian Heft

December 18, 2023

Vilma and Teri- my deepest condolences to you both. Thanks for all the great times Teri and I had at your house and always looking out for us. Peter was such a kind man it’s been a pleasure knowing him. Vilma stay strong.

John O'Connell

December 18, 2023

Vilma and family, my sincerest condolences to all, Pete and I used to cook for Bingo at St. Mary's plus other functions there, also helped him at the Armory, I always enjoyed our time together, he was a wonderful man, I am going to miss him. sincerely John O'Connell Catasauqua.

John Brobst

December 18, 2023

Wilma and family i am so sorry for your loss. I missed working in the kitchen with him at church . He was a giving man. Thanks for your military service john brobst and family

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