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William Pares

December 27, 2019

William Pares

William Pares, 100 of Easton, PA died Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. Born Nov. 7, 1919 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico he was a son of the late Asuncion (Jimenez) and Manuel Pares. He was predeceased by his wife the former Juanita Cruz. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force during WWII and a Supervisor for the US Postal Service in New York for many years before retiring.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Nancy Kraemer of Florahome, FL and Vivian Kroner of Easton, PA; 4 grandchildren: Lance and Spencer Kraemer, Laura Collopy and Lisa Zimmerman; 10 great grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.

Services are 1:15 PM Thursday, January 2 at the Purcell Chapel, Beyers Funeral Home, Bushnell, FL with military honors and interment to follow at 2:30 PM in the Florida National Cemetery. Memorial contributions  in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice House, c/o 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Jonathan, Dori, and Jeff Delancey

    December 30, 2019 at 7:28 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. It was an honor to be at Bill’s 100th birthday party! Jonathan was thrilled to give him a ride in his 100 year old car. The look on Bill’s face after that ride was priceless.

  2. Eva and Charlie Conner

    December 30, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    My sincere condolences to my dearest cousins , Nancy and Vivian.. uncle and Titi were very special people to me and my family and to Dena and my grandkids. . He lived a wonderful life and gave us all magical memories of the Bronx and L I homes. Cuz i guess we are now the seniors.. think we will get the same ”respect”What a wonderful full life 100 celebration !honored to have been part .. much love