Ira A. “Skip” Piatt, Jr., 93 of Bethlehem, PA died Friday, March 10, 2017 at Country Meadows. Born October 5, 1923 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Alta May (Stackhouse) and Ira A. Piatt, Sr. His wife of 54 years, Jean M. (Hayes) Piatt died in 1998. A graduate of Liberty High School, he served in the US Navy from 1941 until 1960, during WWII and the Korean War. He then served in the Navy Reserves until 1972 and was employed by the PA Liquor Control Board for 23 years. Skip was a member of DAV, VFW, PA Association of Retired State Employees and a life member of the Fleet Reserve Association.
He is survived by his daughter: Deborah Davis and her husband John of Palmer Twp. PA; his son: Barry Piatt and his companion Patti of Austin, PA; brothers: Arthur Piatt of Bethlehem, Robert Piatt in Florida; sisters: May Finken of PalmerTwp., Joan Saeger of Gilbert, PA; 5 grandchildren: Kelli, Kimberly, David, Janara, Sondra; 5 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. His wife, Jean and 4 siblings: Richard and Ronald Piatt, Helen Bond and Shirley Jones died earlier.
Services are 12 PM Saturday, March 18 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton Street, Easton with visitation 11 AM to noon. Interment: Northampton Memorial Shrine with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.DAV.org or to any hospice organization. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Diana L. Piatt
March 15, 2017 at 12:35 pm
Debbie and Barry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Uncle Skip as being a fun loving sweet man with such a gentle disposition. I especially enjoyed visiting him and Aunt Jean when I was attending East Stroudsburg State College. Uncle Skip has lived a long and full life, and we will all miss him terribly.
Love,
Diana
Pam Hayes
March 15, 2017 at 7:22 pm
Barry & Deb,
I know this is a tough time. I have wonderful memories of your Dad. He would make the best french toast. I remember being at the lake and having such fun. Mom and I were talking about him today, laughing and crying but all with a warm loving feeling, just like him. He will be missed but we were blessed to have been a part of his life.
Love, Pam and Aunt Marian
Bob & Mary Therese Yost
March 16, 2017 at 10:37 am
Dear Barry and family,
Greatly saddened to learn of your fathers passing.
He will certainly be remembered as a great man and
always a gentleman. May he R.I.P.
prayers are with all of you.
Beth & Pip
March 17, 2017 at 7:11 pm
Debbie, Barry and family,
So sorry to hear of Uncle Skip’s passing. We have many great memories with Uncle Skip that we will cherish. Prayers to you all as you celebrate his well accomplished life in the service and business but most importantly as a family man.
Peace & Light,
Beth & Pip
Mary
March 17, 2017 at 9:04 pm
Dear Barry and Debbie,
I was surprised about the news of your father even though we were all expecting it.
He was one of my favorite brother-in-laws, a gentle and kind man. I will miss him. Uncle Dick and I spent many good times with both of your parents over the years. Time has a way of healing. God bless you.
Love,
Aunt Mary
Linda Vallera
April 17, 2017 at 9:37 pm
Dear Barry, Debbie and Family,
It is so hard to put into words about the loss of your Dad. He was such a warm and happy man. What I remember most and best about him was his never-ending smile. He always had a smile for everyone. And some of those stories he would tell about his time in the service were priceless. I will really miss him, especially those great big hugs. Your memories of your Dad will help you and our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Linda, Tote and Dawson