Joseph F. Miranda

Joseph F. Miranda, 85, a lifelong resident of Nesquehoning, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, Dec. 26, in the Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem, with his loving and dedicated family by his side.
He was the devoted husband of Bertha "Bert" (Klementovic) Miranda for 60 years since their marriage on Aug. 18, 1951.
Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Jerome and Adelina (Mastralia) Miranda.
Very devoted to his faith, he presently attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, and was a lifelong member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, New Columbus, until its closure.
Miranda honorably served in the Navy during World War II, having been a Coxswain aboard submarines in the South Pacific and Europe.
A member of the International Union of Operating Engineers No. 542, he retired from Bean Construction, Easton, in 1996 after 20-plus years as a mechanic. Earlier in life, he was a mechanic for the former Fauzio Brothers, Nesquehoning, and after returning home from the service, worked for the former Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co.
He enjoyed his memberships in the Beaver Run Rod and Gun Club, Lehighton,
And V.F.W. Post 8008, Nesquehoning, and was a former fireman in New Columbus.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Beverly A., wife of Howard Snyder of North Whitehall Township, and Joanne A. Miranda; two granddaughters, Teresa Oliveria and Nicole, wife of David Wenhold; two great-grandchildren, Paige and Evan; and a sister-in-law, Christina (Dolinsky) Miranda of Neffs.
He was also predeceased by a brother Samuel, who died April 2, 2005, and several sisters.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall (located one block south of the Fullerton Ave. exit of Rt. 22), with Msgr. John B. McCann officiating. Private entombment, Resurrection Mausoleum, Upper Macungie Twp. Call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall (located directly across from the church), and 9-9:45 a.m. Friday in the church foyer. Contributions in his name may be made to the Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, 850 S. Fifth St., Allentown, Pa. 18103 www.goodshepherdrehab.org or the St. Luke Hospital and Health Network, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18015 www.mystlukesonline.org.