Carmen A. Genevese, 94, of Bethlehem died peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025 surrounded by his family at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Urban) Genevese who died June 26, 2022. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Anthony and Theresa A. "Sue" (Papacciole) Genevese. After graduation from Central Catholic High School, Allentown, Carmen began his career as a business man of many trades. He was the owner and operator of the former Carmen's Market at 12th & Tilghman Streets, Allentown and also owned and operated J's Subs franchises in Bethlehem and Hellertown. He was also a manager for the former Shop Well Markets in Allentown and Bethlehem. After retiring Carmen worked for the TSA at Lehigh Valley International Airport and as a transporter for Enterprise Rent-A-Car on Lehigh Street in Allentown. Carmen and his wife also co-owned a travel agency in Allentown which gave them much insight when they traveled throughout the world. He attended St. Ursula Catholic Church, Fountain Hill. Carmen was a former member of the Allentown Lions Club and the Boys Club of Allentown. An avid bowler he participated on several bowling leagues.

Survivors: Son, Anthony H. Genevese and his wife Miriam of Kenner, LA; step-son, Alan M. Petskus and his companion Rosemarie Fritchman of Bethlehem; granddaughter, Jennifer Genevese; 3 step-grandsons, Timothy Petskus, Kristopher Petskus and Edward Cruz; great granddaughter, Kora Mae Genevese. He was predeceased by his step-grandson Ryan Petskus.

Service: A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30AM Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at St. Ursula Catholic Church, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by the Cantelmi Funeral Home, Fountain Hill. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in Carmen's memory to St. Ursula Catholic Church, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015.