Joseph Zubia Obituary Joseph F. Zubia, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at Holy Family Manor. He was the loving husband of Ann Marie (Turoscy) Zubia, with whom he shared over 68 years of marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Zubia.
Joseph was a graduate of Bethlehem High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel for many years and finished his working career with Northampton Countys Sheriffs Department.
For 15 years Joseph, was a PIAA basketball official. He was a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church, Bethlehem and a lifetime member of the Wanderers and a past member of the Good Fellows Social Club of Bethlehem.
He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildrens sporting events and activities.
Survivors: He is survived by his wife Ann Marie, son Joseph M. (daughter in law Jane), daughter Regina Bennett (son in law Frank Bennett), grandchildren Michael (wife Lauren), Stephanie (Evan Howley), David (wife Gina) and Anthony Bennett and great grandchildren Camryn, John David, Viviana and Cole and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Zubia, sister, Christine Selvaggio and brother Edward Zubia.
Services: A Viewing will be held from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 450 E. Washington Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Burial with Military honors will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Mary Zubia Scholarship Fund at Bethlehem Catholic High School, 2133 Madison Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Services
Viewing
Wednesday
May 15, 2024
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
500 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA
Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday
May 15, 2024
11:00 AM
St. Anne Catholic Church
450 E. Washington Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18017