Name: Visitation for Thomas P. Lichtenwalner
Start: 2021-12-03T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-12-03T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Thomas Lichtenwalner, 68, of Lower Nazareth, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on November 27, 2021. Tom was born on March 12, 1953, the son of the late George Lichtenwalner Sr. and Anna (Bremmer) Lichtenwalner of Bethlehem. Tom was predeceased by his beloved wife of 41 years, Rosemarie.

Tom was the Senior Vice President of Finance at St. Luke's University Health Network. He was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and Shippensburg University and earned a Master's degree in Health Administration from St. Joseph's University. He began his career with Quakertown Hospital in 1980 and had been employed at St. Luke's since 1986. He was a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, having served as past President of the Appalachian Chapter. Over the years, Tom volunteered with the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Treasurer, and the Nazareth Area Blue Eagle Education Foundation. With his parish Our Lady of Perpetual of Help Church, he served on the school board and finance committee and also served on the Diocesan finance council. He was a devoted Pops who never missed a soccer game, an avid gardener, landscaper, and beach lover who could often be found walking in Lewes on the weekends. Tom had a heart of gold, and his fun-loving personality will be missed.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Lisa Gridley and her husband, Joshua; grandson, Eli; brother, George Lichtenwalner Jr. and his wife, Judy; nephews Scott and Eric Lichtenwalner; other family members, friends, and beloved coworkers, with whom he shared many fond memories over the years.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 9 a.m.-12 pm. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 p.m. Burial will be held at Holy Ghost Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Catholic Charities https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ in Tom's memory.

Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 30, 2021.

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Jeffrey Adams

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Patrice Kolar

December 2, 2021

So truly saddened to hear of the passing of Tom. He will certainly be missed by all. He had a heart of gold. He always made time for you and always helped in anyway he could. I have been with St Luke's for over 35 years and have known Tom for all of them. He was just a kind, loving soul. I feel comfort to know that today he is Heaven with his lovely wife for whom he missed terribly when she left this world. May they be together once again and live "happily ever after". My sincerest sympathy to the family, his friends and co-workers for even though he is gone, he will never be forgotten.

Cheryl Davidson

December 2, 2021

My deepest sympathies on Tom's passing. He was a truly kind and humble man. I enjoyed working with him at St Luke's and he will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family.

Deb Haaf

December 1, 2021

My heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Tom. I knew him in high school and through my work at St. Luke´s. He was a wonderful human being and gentleman who also enjoyed a good laugh. RIP Tom, you´ll be missed .

Terry Buck

December 1, 2021

My deepest sympathies to Tom's family I worked in the billing department until recently and Tom was an amazing leader, he led by example. He was always, friendly and kind , approachable often times reaching out first, He will be missed by many in the finance department and through out the St Luke's Network. I hope they will honor him in a significant way his devotion, leadership and compassion was a bright star among them. RIP Tom. Well done sir.

Frank Ferramosca (Bernhard)

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DONNA TORRES

November 30, 2021

Prayers to Gridley Family on your loss of "POPS". We are truly sorry. We pray you always have many memories to share over the years. Much Sympathy to you all.

rich repash

November 30, 2021

sorry for your loss . god and time will help . the repash gang .

Vincent J. Doddy

November 30, 2021

My condolences to the family.
I went to Grade School & High School with Tom.
I met him a few times at St. Lukes when I was an outpatient & again when I was hired as a per diem employee. He was an outgoing individual.
May he Rest in Peace.

Lisa Luciano

November 30, 2021

Tom was the best! He was the nicest guy! I met him thru the Chamber and worked with him a few times over the years on different projects. I am very sad to hear of his passing. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa

David Kravatz

November 30, 2021

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing - always a kind word and a helping hand at OLPH. He will be missed!!

Lisa Kranyecz

November 30, 2021

So sorry to hear the passing of Tom he was a wonderful man every time I would see him in the halls of the hospital he would give me a big hello !! May he Rest In Peace.

Anna Marie Semmel

November 29, 2021

I am so, so sorry.

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