Joseph R. Mihalek, 94, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services of Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of Frances D. (Markovic) Milhalek, with whom he shared 48 years of loving marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Mihalek. Joseph honorably served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Joseph worked as an electrical engineer for Caloric, Boeing, and more recently at McDonald Douglas, before retiring. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, loved helicopters and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Frances; sister-in-law, Theresa Mihalek of Wilkes Barre, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Adam.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 1:00 pm until time of service. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the The Humane Society of the United States, PO Box 96930, Washington D.C. 20090-6930
Calling Hours
APR 11. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Cantelmi Funeral Home
1311 Broadway
Fountain Hill, PA, 18015
Memorial Service
APR 11. 2:00 PM (EDT)
Cantelmi Funeral Home
1311 Broadway
Fountain Hill, PA, 18015
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