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Roderick Allen Bourey, 79, passed away on December 2, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. Born in Willimantic, CT on June 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Roger F. and Doris (Hebert) Bourey.
Rod was a graduate of Thames Valley State College and Quinebaug Valley Community College, including earning his associates degree in Aviation Technology in 1981. He was a federal aviation inspector with the FAA and he fondly remembered his first solo flight upon graduating college. He was very proud of his education and his aviation career. Rod also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Allentown. He was an avid fan of Penn State and the Boston Red Sox.
Survivors: Brother, Glenn Bourey; Sister, Nancy Knapp; Nieces and Nephews. Rod was predeceased by his sisters, Judith Boudreau and Bonita Squier.
Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Avenue, Allentown, PA. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, in the church. Interment will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Willimantic, CT. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Allentown, www.BKRFH.com
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Grateful
December 4, 2025
Rod,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Jeanie werner
December 3, 2025
Rod
You will always be remembered as a great friend. I have many memories like our gang meeting on Friday nights at our favorite bars. When Tom,Carla you an me went to FRANCE. we had a great time. This past July you came over to celebrate AURELIE and her children who came from France. We had Italian night at my house. We had a good time.
I will never forget all the memories we made. I will always carry you in my heart. I hope GOD has a great golf course for you to play on.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
December 3, 2025
"A Vietnam Veteran has passed away today." Roderick, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam 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. Have a smooth flight airman.
Robert J. Miklas, USN
December 3, 2025
"A Vietnam Veteran has passed away today." Roderick, you stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam 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. Have a smooth flight airman.
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Jeanie werner
December 3, 2025
Rod,
You will always be remembered. You were a great friend. I will never forget all the Friday nights our get togethers at our favorite bars. You would help anyone out. I will remember our France trip with Carla a Tom. In July you were here to join us for dinner and to be with Aurelie and to meet her children. We had a good time. They will never forget you. I could go on and on. We have many memories of you that I´ll never forget. I hope there is a great golf course in heaven. I love you and will always carry you in my heart.
Jeanie Werner
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