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He played trombone in the US Coast Guard and Catasauqua High School band. Over the years, Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle rides and meeting up with friends. He was a longtime patron of the Kuhnsville Hotel.
Survivors: Mother: Claire, Sister: Diane, her husband Ari Nigam of Westfield, NJ, Brother: David, his wife Patience of Macungie, and many Nieces and Nephews, Caretaker: David Rissmiller of Kuhnsville.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11 A.M. at the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. Interment to follow the memorial service at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.
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Bruce D Smith
November 13, 2025
Prayers to his family. He was a classmate of mine and a 1974 graduate
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November 12, 2025
Jeff,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
November 12, 2025
Jeffery, you just graduated from fresh water to salt water. You stand relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.
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