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Theodore Halkias Obituary

Halkias, Theodore "Ted" Halkias, Theodore 'Ted' G.Theodore "Ted" G. Halkias, 91, of Bethlehem, died Monday November 16, 2015. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Martha (Sikorski) and George Halkias, Sr. He was the loving husband of the late Irene (Grgurinovic) Halkias for 59 years. Ted was a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church, The Holy Name Society and choir. He was also a member of The National Sokols Bethlehem. He received a bronze star while serving in the US Army during WWII. Ted is a graduate of Moravian College and Lehigh University. He was a language arts teacher and baseball coach for the Bethlehem School District for 40 years. He enjoyed playing baseball while at Moravian and in the Blue Mountain League for many years. He is lovingly remembered by his sons, George S. Halkias and his wife Toni, of Bethlehem; Theodore N. Halkias and his wife Monica, of Bath; granddaughters, Anne, Laura, Katie, Rachel and Natalie; great-grandson, Jallel and sister Mary Purdy. He was preceded in death by his brother Nondas and sister Rose Basile. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 417 E. 5th St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 East Broad St, Bethlehem PA 18018. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. Offer condolences online at www.connellfuneral.com

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 18, 2015.

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dan basile

November 19, 2015

uncle ted will be missed. my sister deb and i remember what a great person he was.
too many memories. we both loved him as an
uncle and neighbor.

Ken and MaryJane Pietrzak

November 18, 2015

Ted, we are sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. You and your family are in our prayers during this time. May he be resting in peace.

Ken and MaryJane Pietrzak

Judy and Chuck Malitsch

November 18, 2015

Dear George, Toni, and Family,

Please accept our sincerest condolences in the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Mr. Halkias served his country, community, and family as an upstanding American and hero, educator, athlete, father and grandfather grounded by a deep religious faith and kind and gentle spirit. He truly epitomized the Greatest Generation. We know that he will be deeply missed by all of you. May he rest in peace and share in eternal love with his beloved wife.

Sincerely,
Judy and Chuck

Chuck Toth Jr

November 18, 2015

Dear Ted,
My sincerest and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families on the passing of your Father. May you be comforted by family, friends, and those who know and love you today and everyday. May our Good Lord comfort you and all those touched by your Father's passing. A candle will be lit and prayer said this Sunday in memory of your Father. Rest in Peace Mr. H.

Thomas A. Ortwein,Sr.

November 18, 2015

I was saddened upon reading of the passing of Ted. I have known him since my early years first through Brother Stanislaus(Ted Reybitz) and then later while we were teaching in the Bethlehem Area SD.I don't know of any man who lived a more CHRISTIAN life then Ted. He was a good "role model" for his students and players. Another connection we had was the Carmelite Monastery . It has been a few years since I last saw Ted but I never forgot him. Distance will not allow me to attend his funeral, but I will remember Ted in my prayers. May he RIP.

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