John Mulea Obituary John C. Mulea, 76, of Bethlehem died Friday, December 13, 2024 in his home. He was the husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Kneller) Mulea and the late Joann (Corcoran) Mulea. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Ruth (LeBoutillier) Mulea. After graduation from North Scranton High School in 1967, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. While stationed in Japan, he was honored to be selected to crown the Queen of Iwakuni. After the service, he worked as a technician at Sandone Tires, Scranton for several years. It wasnt to long before John had his own auto body shop in Scranton and then a second location in Jessup, which he operated until moving to Allentown. He then worked as an insurance appraiser and also worked at Vinart Dealerships in the insurance department. Never one to sit still, John after retiring was a delivery driver for Auto Parts Warehouse. An avid bowler, John had participated in several leagues. He also was a talented pool player.
Survivors: Wife, Margaret; children, John C. Mulea, Jr. and his wife Alisa of Justus, Theresa L. Mulea of Scranton; step-son, Christopher M. Steirer and his wife Nicole of Bethlehem; siblings, Gaeton S. Mulea and his wife Louise of Elizabethville, Sharon A. Mulea of Scranton, Michele wife of Michael Nardone of Somerset, NJ, Frank Mulea and his wife Kimberly of Bangor, Patricia A. Mulea of Elizabethville; grandchildren, Devin, Megan, Grace, Noah, Ava, Hunter; great granddaughter, Francie Jo; beloved dogs, Duchess of Moscow, Duke of Moscow and Nikki. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles Mulea and his dog, Nikki.
Service: Memorial Service 2:00PM Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Family and friends may call from 1 to 2:00PM Friday, December 20, 2024 at the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
Contributions: Memorials may be made in Johns memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, https://donate.cancer.org.
Services
Calling Hour
Friday
December 20, 2024
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA
Memorial Service
Friday
December 20, 2024
2:00 PM
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA