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Robert Thomas Obituary
SURVIVORS: In addition to his loving mother Ella Thomas of Zionsville and companion Deb Fritz with whom he resided, he will be lovingly remembered by his sister Crystal Prickler and her husband Mark of Slatington; brother Jeff Thomas of Barto; Lara Boshell and her husband Edward and their daughters Rylee and Emma; nephews Matthew Prickler of Fogelsville and Arie Prickler of Malvern as well as many loving cousins and friends.
SERVICES: A Funeral Service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9 A.M. until time of the service. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nam Knights, Lehigh Valley Chapter to benefit veterans of the Vietnam War, c/o the funeral home.
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Rheta Judd
November 11, 2022
Hard to believe that it has been one year since Bob's passing. We all miss him, especially members of Advent Moravian Church. We miss his greeting and holding the door open for each member. He always brightened our day. Thoughts and prayers continue for Deb.
Rheta Judd
Elaine and Lee Coringrato
February 16, 2022
Crystal and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother, our deepest condolences. I remember him from a Thanksgiving dinner and he was a wonderful man. I know the pain this loss has given you and I will keep you in my prayers. Deepest sympathy to your mother,
Elaine and Lee Coringrato
Schnecksville, Pa
Naomi Solomon
November 23, 2021
Crystal and family, my sincere condolences at this time. We are never ready for this to happen. I said prayers and lit a candle when I heard. May his memory be eternal.
Michael Rizzo
November 23, 2021
My most sincere condolences on your loss. Bob was a friend of mine from when we worked at Air Products back in the late 70's and early 80's. He was a skilled and dedicated craftsman, one of the very best that I ever had the privilage to work with. I remember him stopping by a few times in recent years once so I could make his new Harley run a little better and sound a little louder, but the last time he stopped a few years ago was when he saw me outside in an arm sling. He turned around knowing why I was in a sling and shared his own expiences with Rotator Cuff surgery, for which I'm forever in his debt, as he helped me avoid reinjuring my shoulder by carefully thinking about what doing and avoiding things that will damage the repairs. That's Bob to a T, thinking about others and helping out. Rest In Peace old friend!
Debbie Krauss
November 18, 2021
Dear Debbie,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Bob. He seemed like a wonderful man. May your memories bring you peace.
William Becker Sr.
November 17, 2021
My deepest sympathy to all the family of Bob. I got to know and talk to him on many occasions when he would come into the diner in Emmaus. Mostly discussing our hunting obsessions but a genuinely great guy. So sorry for your loss.
Richard E Santee Jr
November 17, 2021
At times like this, take comfort in the Moravian way of understanding death: "Bob now is in the more immediate presence of his Lord." I'll miss my golf league buddy!!
Linda and Thomas Kollar
November 17, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Bob´s friends and families. You will surely be missed.
Grateful
November 17, 2021
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful US Citizen
Helen and Steve Salvesen
November 16, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. He was one of the most caring and considerate people we have ever met. May the Lord watch over both of you.
Rheta Judd
November 16, 2021
So sorry to hear of Bob's sudden death. He was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
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