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Michael Gaydos Obituary

Michael J. Gaydos, 93, of Allentown passed away peacefully Monday, April 21st at Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Dolores J. (Nonnemaker) Gaydos and would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on April 23rd. Born in Allentown on September 27, 1931, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Barna) Gaydos. He worked as a cutting room foreman in the garment industry and during semi retirement enjoyed working part-time at Heavenly Ham, Daniels Cadillac and as a valet at LVHN. Mike graduated from Allentown High School in 1949 and was an Army Veteran having served in Korea from 1951 to 1954. He is survived by his wife Dolores; daughters Selena Simons and husband Scott of Allentown and Celeste Gaydos; a sister Elaine Burns of Allentown; his grandchildren Benjamin Sweeney and wife Allison of Nazareth, PA and Evan Sweeney & companion Sonia Lee of Needham, MA; great grandchildren Luke and Liam along with extended family. Services: private interment will be held at a future date. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions can be made in Mike's memory to help rescue and rehome dogs & cats at: The Sanctuary at Haafsville, P.O. Box 921, Fogelsville, PA 18051. Contributions can be made in Mike's memory to help rescue and rehome dogs & cats at: The Sanctuary at Haafsville, PO Box 921, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Apr. 23, 2025.

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Selena M. Simons

April 30, 2025

You were the best, Dad. See you again the highways and byways.

Evan

April 26, 2025

Love you Pappy, rest in peace.

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

April 23, 2025

"A Korean War veteran has passed away today." Michael, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow war veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow war veteran.

Grateful

April 23, 2025

Mike,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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