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Kim Gencarelli Obituary

Kim Marie Gencarelli, 59, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 after a fierce and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Bethlehem, she was the loving daughter of Joseph Gencarelli and the late Julianna (Filo) Gencarelli. Kim was a graduate of St. Francis Academy, class of 1980 and she went on to graduate from Villanova University, class of 1985 and later graduated from the St. Luke's School of Nursing, class of 1999. She was a devoted and caring RN for most of her life at St. Luke's Hospital and Easton Hospital until retiring. Kim was a loyal Villanova Wildcats Basketball fan. She enjoyed making floral arrangements, jewelry, gardening and spending time with her cats.

SURVIVORS: In addition to her loving father Joseph Gencarelli of the Villages, FL, she will be remembered by her brother Michael Gencarelli and his wife Rita of Bethlehem Twp.; uncles Raymond Gencarelli and his wife Peggy of Bethlehem Twp. And Natale Gencarelli of the Villages, FL as well as many loving nieces, cousins and friends.

SERVICES: A Celebration of Kim's life will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Support Community of the Lehigh Valley, 944 Marcon Blvd. #110 Allentown, PA 18109 or to St. Anne Catholic Church, 450 E. Washington Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 22, 2022.

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Debbie (Wiczkowski) Kinn

June 24, 2022

Dear Peggy & Gencarelli family,
My deepest sympathies & condolences are with you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss; saying goodbye to loved ones is the hardest thing to endure. May all your happy memories of Kim be a consolation in all the days ahead.

Rich Wescoe

June 23, 2022

Dear Joe, As well as the Entire Gencarelli Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you ALL during this very Difficult time... Please know that Her Presence and Guidance will be with you ALL each and every Day and Her Special Memories Will Live in your Hearts Forever... Those we Love, don't go Away... They Walk Beside Us Every Day... Unseen, Unheard but Always Near... Still Loved, Still Missed and Very Dear... May God Bless you ALL... Rich and Millie Wescoe

Karen Lambert

June 22, 2022

Kim was a wonderful nurse. I am so very sorry to she has passed away at such a young age. Sending prayers of comfort to her family. May wonderful memories help ease the pain of loss.

Pat Kauffman

June 22, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shirley Christman ( Juliannas´ cousin)

June 22, 2022

Joe and family, I´m sorry I never got to meet Kim but I feel like know her. Grieving can be hard but always keep the good memories close to your heart. Cancer is a terrible disease , as a two time survivor myself I pray she will now be at rest. God Bless

Rich and Cheryl Bold

June 22, 2022

We are deeply sorry to hear of Kim´s passing. So young, so beautiful. Our hearts go out to you.

Darlene Landes

June 22, 2022

Dear Mike and Rita,
I am extended my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. May your dear sister RIP.

Sharon Neidig

June 22, 2022

Dear Mike and Rita,
So sorry to read of the loss of your sister. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Marx, Danielsville, Pa

June 22, 2022

Mike and Rita, extending my sincerest sympathies to you during this very sad time.

Wilhelmina Neal

June 21, 2022

My condolences to the entire family of Kim Gencarelli.

She was a lovely, talented person. Made me a beautiful necklace that I will always cherish.

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