George Petro, 82 of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Saturday July 29, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. He was the loving husband of Irene (Svadeba) Petro with whom he shared more than 53 years of marriage. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Stulak) Petro. George was a graduate of Liberty High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. George worked as a supervisor at Pet, Inc. for most of his life. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Bethlehem.
Survivors: he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Irene; daughters Mary Petro of Bethlehem and Eileen Becker and her husband Scott of Easton; sister Irene Horvath of Bethlehem. He was preceded in death by his siblings John, Michael, Mary, Anna and Helen.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday August 1, 2017 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10 A.M. until time of service. A memory tribute may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to to Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 1140 Johnston Drive Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Calling Hours
AUG 1. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Memorial Service
AUG 1. 11:00 AM (EDT)
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018
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