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1937
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2023
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Robert Dunnigan Obituary
Bob attended St. Brigid's School and was awarded a scholarship to play basketball and football at Mt. St. Joe in Baltimore. After graduation, he started his career at Bethlehem Steel and retired from Durkees Foods. After retiring, for 13 years, Mr. Bob became a well-respected and loved crossing guard in Bethlehem, mainly at Spring Garden Elementary School. Mr. Bob also spent a year and a half as a bus monitor for BASD. He proudly served in the Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Platoon Sergeant. Mr. Bob was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, where he enjoyed being an usher.
He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Michael Dunnigan and Mark Dunnigan; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard and Francis Dunnigan.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 10-11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in the Church. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com
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Jackie Roumeliotis
July 14, 2023
So sorry to hear of Roberts passing. He was a very nice man and good husband to Bernadette. My sympathy to his son Michael and his extended family. May his memory be eternal.
Elfriede Ulrich
March 5, 2023
Michael,
I'm so sad and sorry for your loss. My husband Tom and I spent so many happy times together with your Dad and Bernie, even traveling to MD several times with them. May God help you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Elfriede
Nancy H Coulter
March 1, 2023
Mitch and family, I am so very sorry to read this. I loved seeing your dad on my visits to Bethlehem. His spirit will live on forever. Love & Blessings, Nancy Horvath Coulter & Paul
Jo Anne Gori
March 1, 2023
I met this nice man a few times when he was with Bernie. I am sorry for your loss. May your fond memories comfort you.
Jo Anne Gori (Bernie's cousin)
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
March 1, 2023
You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell! A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Sandy Elliott
February 28, 2023
Mr. Bob -a friend, a mentor, the nicest man I ever knew. We worked many events together at Spring Garden Elementary School. He was always smiling, controlled the crosswalks like a pro, and truly loved the students. Both of my kids loved him, especially when he would call bingo numbers at our yearly Spring event. Thanks for all of the memories. You will be sadly missed, my friend.
Sandy Morganelli Elliott
former Spring Garden PTA President
Grateful
February 28, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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