Peter J. Troiani, 98, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Thursday August 30, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Margaret H. (Tuskes) Troiani with whom he shared over 66 years of loving marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Durante) Troiani. Peter was a graduate of Liberty High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during WWII where he received a Purple Heart. Peter worked as a clerk in the purchasing department of the Bethlehem Steel for 28 years until retiring. He was a member of the Golden Hillers of Fountain Hill.
Survivors: In addition to his loving wife Margaret, he will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Deb (Debra) Fritz of Bethlehem; son Peter J. Troiani, Jr. and his wife Taryn of Allentown; grandchildren Eric M. Fritz and his wife Abby and Lara Boshell and her husband Eddie and 5 loving great grandchildren Rylee, Emma, Uriah, Georgia and Henry. Peter was preceded in death by his siblings Arthur Troiani, Patrick Troiani, Elmer Troiani and Eugenia Thompson.
Services: A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday September 7, 2018 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Calling hours will be held on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and also on Friday morning from 9 A.M. until time of service all at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 and or to the Bethlehem YMCA, 430 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
First Visitation
SEP 6. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Second Visitation
SEP 7. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Funeral Service
SEP 7. 10:00 AM (EDT)
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18018
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