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Stephen Szilagyi Obituary
Stephen F. Szilagyi, 92, of Northampton, died April 2 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He and his wife, Elizabeth (Skubik) Szilagyi, were married for 65 years. Born in Szombathely, Hungary, he was the son of the late Imre and Ilona (Brodorics) Szilagyi. He was a pressing and shipping foreman for Scottys Fashions, Palmerton, Little Gap, Pen Argyl and Lewistown, for many years. He was a member of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church and St. Peter and Paul Hungarian Society, both of Northampton. Survivors: Wife; sons, Stephen J. and wife Stephanie of Allentown, John J. of Coplay, Jim S. and wife Karen of Northampton; daughter, Bette Christman of Northampton; brother, James in Georgia; sisters, Mary Biss and Helen Haklitch, both in California; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Services: Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, Northampton. Call 8:30-9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Contributions: Carmelite Nuns, c/o the funeral home 18067.
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Krista Casey
April 6, 2005
Bette and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am sorry I was away and missed the service, but want to make sure you know that Chris and I are thinking about you.
Krista
Samantha & Drew Kramer
April 5, 2005
I miss Big Pop-pop a lot. I hope I will see you in heaven. I hope you are having fun in heaven. I wish you were here with me and Drew. You were a nice person to my mom. I love you!
Ashley Christman Darlene Boling
April 4, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Pop-Pop will be greatly missed. We both loved him dearly with all our hearts and Heaven will be a better place with him there. And one day Pop-Pop I will meet you there..:)
Mary Ann DalPezzo
April 4, 2005
If wealth is measured by the life you lead, the family you raise and the example you set, my wonderful Uncle Steve is one of the richest men that I have ever known. His, was a life well lived. Well done good and faithful servant. I love you kiddo.
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