Joseph Pecora, 102, of Bethlehem Township, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Legend of Allentown, Macungie. Born October 31, 1921 in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Smiraglia) Pecora. His wife, Ethel V. (Moff) Pecora died in 2019. He graduated from Hazleton High School and served in the US Army during WWII and Korea. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received during WWII. Joseph was the District Manager of Car Distribution for Conrail. He previously worked for Lehigh Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Surviving are two daughters, Diane Magargal and Joette Marnell; a brother, Louis Pecora; two granddaughters, Cher and Nicole; and two great grandsons, Nolan and Chase.
A private graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, www.dementiasociety.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Diane
September 23, 2024 at 7:48 pm
We miss you and love you Dad.
Gary Carl
September 23, 2024 at 7:59 pm
It’s hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life.
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange, so hang on to those memories.
Thoughts and Prayers to the entire family,
Rest in Piece Joe, You earned it.
Joette
September 24, 2024 at 7:50 am
I am so proud of you dad.
Rest in peace with your loving wife.
Words cannot express how much you are loved and will be missed.😢