John Halat Obituary
He was a chemist at Air Products for many years and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Orefield. John was an avid hunter & fisherman and loved Yankees baseball, gardening and riding his Harley. He spent many years involved in helping to run and coach the Breinigsville B-Vets and the Upper/Lower Macungie Knee High Baseball League as a former league president. John also spent time as a leader involved with Boy Scout Troop 61 in Trexlertown as his sons participated in scouting.
Survivors: sons, Justin Halat of Hilliard, OH and Christopher Halat (Nicole) of Gaithersburg, MD; siblings, Joseph Halat (Michele), James Halat and Melinda Castanheira (Nelson); grandchildren, Grant, Killian and Amelia, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Biaggio.
A Memorial Service will take place at 11:30 AM on Friday, July 18 with a visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St. Fogelsville. Private interment. Online condolences may be offered at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network., c/o the Funeral Home, P.O Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.
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Doug Timmel
August 8, 2025
I knew John for many years both at AP and Wacker. Always worked hard, had a big smile, and had time for everyone. A great guy to work with, and very smart. So sorry he is gone, but I know he will ride that Harley right through the pearly gates.
John Boylan
July 23, 2025
I'm sorry to hear of John's passing and I send my condolences to his family. I worked with John both at Air Products and Wacker and always found John to be an excellent technician and chemist. I know he will be missed.
Al Barney
July 19, 2025
We had a lot of great times volleyball league, technician Christmas parties. John always had time to talk and help out at work! Sorry to hear of his passing!
Sandra Long
July 17, 2025
Condolences to the family.
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Tom and Sharon Wilson
July 17, 2025
Justin,Chris and family.
John will be remembered always for being a wonderful mentor to our boys in baseball For being a guy with many stories to tell. Always laughing, making people feel great even on the lousy days!! He was a great guy and afriend and will be forever missed. RIP John
Zarka and Goran Zarkov
July 17, 2025
Very sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy Schlagenhaft-Taege
July 16, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. My sympathies to all of John's family. He was a lovely man & will be missed.
Linda and Tim Steber
July 16, 2025
Justin,Christopher and family,
We will never forget your parents. I worked with John for many years and Janet took care of our oldest daughter for a bit when she was little while I worked. Both wonderful people and we feel blessed to have had them both as part of our life. John made many work days fun for us all. I will never forget those good days.
My heart breaks for you.
Linda and Tim Steber
Deborah Gross
July 16, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news. I worked with John at AP. Condolences to all.
Erin
July 16, 2025
Dear Halet Family with heartfelt condolences I am sorry for your loss. John (Kenny Rogers as we liked to call him ) was a dear friend who will be truly missed. We had a lot of laughs, tears and told many great stories throughout the years. I will miss seeing his smiling face walk through the door and our weekly conversations.
With Love , Erin
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