Michael “Mike” John Maurer, 100, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 in the care of Moravian King's Daughters and Sons Home. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Freund) Maurer sharing over 63 years of loving marriage. Born on February 18, 1923 in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Barbara (Tangel) Maurer.
Mike worked as a plumber for Victor Parenti Plumbing & Heating for over 53 years until he retired. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Mike was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Bethlehem, and Hellertown American Legion Post 397. He was a gracious volunteer with the Trinity Episcopal Soup Kitchen, Bethlehem. Mike was known as a master fixer and could fix anything. He was a pigeon fancier and had a joy for bird watching and gardening. Above all he cherished his time spent with his family, especially his granddaughters.
Survivors: Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rita; daughters, Sue Maurer, and Fran Maurer; granddaughters, Claud Palmer, and Camille Palmer; sister, Ann Persa. He was predeceased by siblings, Barbara Williams, Catherine Cruciani, Francis Maurer, and Theresa Briody.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015 where the family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00A.M. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. A memorial tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Mike’s memory to New Bethany Ministries, (in memo please put; Trinity Soup Kitchen), 330 West 4th St., Bethlehem PA 18015.
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