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William Bernabucci Obituary

72, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday April 28, 2020 at home. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late William E. and Madeline (King) Bernabucci. He was married to Frances (Hanzl) for 40 years. He was a US Air Force Veteran and a volunteer firefighter for Whitehall Township. He retired from PennDOT 10 years ago. His hobbies were rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals and building Legos. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Robert Bernabucci of Clarksville, TN, his brother Leo Bernabucci of Coopersburg, and 2 grandchildren, Amelia and Jack Bernabucci to whom he is known as "Papa Buch". Private burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or online at woundedwarriorproject.org. The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall is honored to handle his arrangements.

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Published by Morning Call on May 3, 2020.

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Phyllis Repp MacKay

May 16, 2020

I remember Bill from so long ago......at the Stevens playground in our old neighborhood. Good memories. I am so sorry for your loss and hold you in my heart and prayers.

Dennis Warmkessel

May 8, 2020

Sorry for your loss.

Matthew Majercak

May 4, 2020

Bill was a great man and will be missed by a lot of people i knew Bill for many years we both ran out of the same fire station in West catty he always had a smile on his face and always had time to talk to you, RIP Bill and watch over your family and your firefighting family God Bless

Tom Bauer

May 3, 2020

My condolences to the family we are part of the bigger family. Bill ran out of Station 2 I ran out of Station 1 we use to see each other on a regular basis. I always though engine 2 was his personal engine during the day. I thank Bill for giving me a job when I needed it. May you Rest in Peace my friend and brother.

Terry Berndt

May 3, 2020

To fran,bob,leo,carol,jack,mia,and everyone in the family.please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of bill.he will always be in my heart and prayers.with love to all,terry

Nancy Pierson

May 3, 2020

My heartfelt sympathies go out to you, may you find some comfort knowing he is now your angel watching over you.

Jeffrey Willett

May 3, 2020

I am very sad to hear about Bill's passing. He was one of my best friends from our Allentown neighborhood. We had great times 4 wheeling in his Jeeps and trucks.
I wish we could relive those times.

Carl Youngblood jr

May 3, 2020

To family & friends,
Bill will be missed .i remember when we joked around when I met him in 1976 when I first joined fire service. We joked around all this time . RIP Bill we have it from here. Plus you'll never be forgotten . Deepest sympathy to family & friends .
Sincerely
Carl youngblood jr

Rick & Tina Schoeneberger

May 3, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We have fond memories of his humor and kindness to us. He will be missed and we are grateful to have known him.

Carl youngblood

May 1, 2020

Bill will be greatly missed a great friend .Always joking around & loved fire company family & friendsRIP brother we have it from here

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