Tomas J. Bamberger, 77, of Coopersburg, died Monday, April 29, 2019 in his home. He is the husband of Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Rose) Bamberger. He was born in Lancaster on July 2, 1941 to the late Grant W. Bamberger, MD and Jo Marie (Rider) Bamberger. Tom served our country faithfully in the US Army Medical Service Corps for 21 years, retiring as a Colonel. Tom graduated from Twin Valley High School, Dickinson College with a BA, Boston University with a MAIA, the US Army Command & General Staff College and the University of Michigan's School of Bank Management. He was a Commercial Lending & Management banker at Nazareth National Bank, First Valley Bank/Summit Bank, First National Bank of Allentown, Girard Bank and retired after 36 years as an Executive Vice President & Senior Loan Officer. He was an active member of St. John's UCC, Coopersburg. Dedicated to helping others, Tom volunteered in many organizations: Boy Scouts of America (Minsi Trails Council), Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner Chair; Kids Peace, Executive Committee, Finance & Facility Committee Chair; Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Treasurer/VP Finance, Finance Committee, Chair & Executive Committee. SURVIVORSIn addition to his wife of 54 years; children: Michael G. (Machelle A.) of Tangent, OR, Marc A. (Christine S.) of Coopersburg, Matthew T. (L. Lenore) of Quakertown, Maria E. (David F.) Emanuel of Stratham, NH; brothers: David R. (Penny Cohen) of Apex, NC, Rev. James R. (Nancy) of Bellefonte; sister-in-law: Joan Bamberger of Titusville, FL; former sister-in-law: Karen Bamberger of Lititz; grandchildren: Samantha R., Noah T. Bamberger, Cole D., Graham T., Elly E. Emanuel. Predeceased by a brother Grant W., Jr. SERVICEFamily and friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 and 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. John's UCC, 538 E. Thomas Street, Coopersburg, followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will be held privately at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. CONTRIBUTIONSIn lieu of flowers, memorials to his church, 18036.

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Published by Morning Call on May 1, 2019.

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Allison Richards

April 24, 2020

Thinking of you on this upcoming sad anniversary of Tom's passing. Love and virtual hugs, Sunny

Elizabeth Sheckler

May 9, 2019

Sending wishes for peace and solace to you, Maria, and to all of your family as you stay strong together. With love, from The Shecklers ---Beth, Jon, and Ben

May 5, 2019

I had the pleasure of taking care of him recently he was a very sarcastic and kind man always made me laugh. Tom I will miss you

Nancy Berlin

May 2, 2019

Tom was one of the loveliest people I have ever known. Being with he and Bette just made you feel good!

Karen Brandis

May 2, 2019

Betty and your whole family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing and send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were blessed to have Tom touch our lives in our journey through life and now he is watching over you and all of us. Cherish your memories of him and know that he is always in your heart.
Love, Karen Brandis and family

Karen Knipe

May 2, 2019

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father.

Sylvia Hinton

May 1, 2019

To the wonderful Bamberger Family:

My deepest sympathy in your earthly loss. You have always been a strong unit and I know you will continue as such.

With sadness,
Mrs. Robert W. Hinton

Allison Richards

May 1, 2019

Betty, I still remember you traipsing down the hall at Dickinson, singing "I'm getting married in the morning!" Mike and I are holding you in the Light. Love from Allison (Sunny Browning) Richards

May 1, 2019

Betty & Family
Sincere thoughts and prayers for you all. I'm sure he was blest to have you all in his life.
Barb & Rennis Reitz

Sue Reiss

May 1, 2019

Betty & Family, Tom's light shines brightly in our hearts and memories. The world is a better place because God shared His beloved son Tom with us to shine His light through Tom. His warm smile and joyful spirit always brightened your day. I am grateful for Tom's presence in my life. I love his Scrooge McDuck collection! My deepest sympathy to you all as Tom made his triumphant entry into heaven where God welcomed him home with arms wide open and those cherished words, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Rest from your labors."
Much love,
Sue

May 1, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We will miss Tom's smile and humor. May he rest in peace. The Knittle's

Vito Kasinskas

May 1, 2019

I have know Tom since December of 1963 in Karlshrue and Heillbronn, Germany with the 56th Medical Battalion. I will miss our annual dinner at Noonan's in Maine and most of all, I will miss his friendship. Betty, and the family, my deepest , and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Vito and Bobbi

Megan (Shovlin) McShane

May 1, 2019

I was so very sorry to learn that Tom passed away. I was blessed to have known him when I worked at LVIP years ago, and always enjoyed chatting with him when we would bump into each other in Coopersburg after that. He was always very kind, and was a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.

MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL

May 1, 2019

BAMBERGER FAMILY: DON'T CRY BECAUSE HIS LIFE IS OVER. SMILE,BECAUSE IT WAS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

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