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Gerald Pascucci, Sr. Obituary
Gerald "Jerry" R. Pascucci Sr., 79, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 24, 1945, in Hudson, PA, he was the son of Edith and Jerry Pascucci. After graduating from Plains High School, Jerry dedicated seven years of service to Pennsylvania's Army National Guard. Shortly before he left for basic training, he proposed to his beloved wife, Dorothy. They would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on June 4th.
In 1967, Jerry and Dorothy moved to the Lehigh Valley, where Jerry began a long and fulfilling 41-year career with the U.S. Postal Service, all while raising their family. Jerry's love for the outdoors was boundless-he enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, gardening, Indy car racing, and following the New York Yankees. But his greatest joy was spending time with his wife and their dog Benji, family and friends, and especially his grandchildren. Whether cheering them on from the sidelines at baseball and softball games, volleyball games, track meets, wrestling matches, lacrosse games, "Nunu" was their biggest fan.
Known for his selflessness, patience, and kindness, Jerry was a man whose heart was as big as his character. His gentle nature and genuine love for others made him a friend to all. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing him considered themselves lucky to have experienced his warmth and generosity.
Jerry is survived by his devoted wife, Dorothy; daughters Denise and Wendy (husband Paul); son Jerry Jr. (partner Diane); grandchildren Jerry III (wife Jordan), Tori, Lexi, Braydon, Logan, and great-granddaughter Collyns; brothers Frankie (wife Geraldine) and Carmen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A viewing will be held for friends and family at Connell Funeral Home, 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA, on Sunday, February 2nd from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and again on Monday, February 3rd from 9:00 am - 10:15 am. Funeral services will follow, beginning with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3219 Santee Road, Bethlehem, PA. Interment will take place at Holy Savior Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Heart Association at PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284; and to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 3219 Santee Road, Bethlehem, PA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Pascucci, Sr.
Mary Ann & Steve Petrohoy
February 10, 2025
RIP Jerry. The Neighborhood will miss you!!
John & Kathy Zenz
February 2, 2025
Jerry was a wonderful neighbor fo 30 years! Always a smile and helping hand...we will miss seeing him ut washing his truck or doing yard work
Ed Long
February 2, 2025
I know Jerry from church, met him there years back while giving blood. In conversation we learned that we enjoyed a lot of the same, like the outdoors, hunting etc. He stopped at my house on occasions and I would also tease him about being a Yankee fan. I will miss seeing him at Sunday mass. One thing I never knew was that we shared the same birth date, Feb 24th except different years, I was '42. RIP Jerry
Babu and Hansa Chauhan
January 30, 2025
I know Jerry for almost 40+ years. I will always remember the time I shared with Jerry I will cherish the time I am so greatful to have a friend like him I he will be missed.
Grateful
January 29, 2025
Jerry,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
January 28, 2025
Gerald, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
Steven Martini
January 28, 2025
Mr. Pacucci truly was a really great guy. He was the kind of person you wanted to be friends with. My brother was very close to the Pascuccis and he couldn't say enough nice things about the whole family. My condolences to Dorothy, Wendy, Jerry and Denise and the extended family.
-Steven Martini
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