John Paul Halada

1920 - 2018

John Paul Halada
John Paul Halada, 98, formerly of Palmerton, died on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in Palm Harbor, Florida. He was the husband of the late Lois (Conover) Halada until her passing in July of 1958.
He was a son of the late Joseph and
Anna Halada.
John Paul Halada was born on July 7, 1920, and grew up in Palmerton, with sisters Irene, Betty, Tina, and a brother, Joseph Junior.
He enlisted in the Army during World War II, and served our country honorably in the fight throughout Normandy. He was captured by the Germans in 1944 and spent nine months as a prisoner of war in Stalag 7a, until escaping from a work farm in March 1945.
He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, and several other citations, including the French Legion of Honor, which was awarded recently.
John attended Muhlenberg College, University of Miami, Florida, and Penn State, graduating in 1950.
In July 1952, he married fellow Penn State graduate Lois Conover, who passed away in March 1958 at a young age.
John was a great and loving father to the son and daughter Lois' passing left behind.
John took an executive position at the American Brake Shoe Company in 1953. He continued to succeed to higher positions in other companies in the metal forging industry, working and living in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan and Ontario, Canada.
In 1982, he retired from Federal Forge in Lansing, MI, and moved to Florida. In retirement, he enjoyed golf and travel, and up to his last months was skilled in painting, and savvy at investing in the stock market.
Surviving are a son, John Edward Halada; a daughter, Kathryn May Ricardi; grandchildren, Joshua Ricardi, Joy Clark, Lois Keller and John Ricardi; and great-
grandchildren, Lilyana and Eve Keller, and Isaac Ricardi. He leaves behind his longtime companion, Joyce Kramer, and many other friends and relations.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, Sacred Heart Church, 243 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton. Interment with military honors, Towamensing Cemetery, Third Street and Fireline Road, Palmerton. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Contributions in his name may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be offered at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.