Joseph W. Critelli, Sr., 66, of Wilson Boro., PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus.
He was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Rudy and Joyce (Taylor) Critelli.
Joseph was married to the former Elizabeth M. Verrastro, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage. He was a Facility Supervisor for Crayola for over 42 years. He was a proud member of the Nebo Hunting Lodge. Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening; and was a big Eagles, Phillies, and Flyer's fan. He was a great handyman; a wonderful family man, pappy, and husband; and enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
Joseph was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by a son Joe W. Critelli, Jr., and wife Lauren of Exton; a daughter Alyssa L. Gillmer and husband Michael of Stockertown; sisters Jayne Donchez and husband Frank, Terri Henshaw and husband Bob; a brother Rudy Critelli, Jr; grandsons Lucas, and Chase; mother-in-law Betty Verrastro; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Leonard Verrastro; and a sister-in-law Gerri Critelli.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.
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He was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Rudy and Joyce (Taylor) Critelli.
Joseph was married to the former Elizabeth M. Verrastro, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage. He was a Facility Supervisor for Crayola for over 42 years. He was a proud member of the Nebo Hunting Lodge. Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening; and was a big Eagles, Phillies, and Flyer's fan. He was a great handyman; a wonderful family man, pappy, and husband; and enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
Joseph was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by a son Joe W. Critelli, Jr., and wife Lauren of Exton; a daughter Alyssa L. Gillmer and husband Michael of Stockertown; sisters Jayne Donchez and husband Frank, Terri Henshaw and husband Bob; a brother Rudy Critelli, Jr; grandsons Lucas, and Chase; mother-in-law Betty Verrastro; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Leonard Verrastro; and a sister-in-law Gerri Critelli.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.
Morello Funeral Home
Joseph W. Critelli, Sr., 66, of Wilson Boro., PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus.
He was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Rudy and Joyce (Taylor) Critelli.
Joseph was married to the former Elizabeth M. Verrastro, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage. He was a Facility Supervisor for Crayola for over 42 years. He was a proud member of the Nebo Hunting Lodge. Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening; and was a big Eagles, Phillies, and Flyer's fan. He was a great handyman; a wonderful family man, pappy, and husband; and enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
Joseph was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by a son Joe W. Critelli, Jr., and wife Lauren of Exton; a daughter Alyssa L. Gillmer and husband Michael of Stockertown; sisters Jayne Donchez and husband Frank, Terri Henshaw and husband Bob; a brother Rudy Critelli, Jr; grandsons Lucas, and Chase; mother-in-law Betty Verrastro; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Leonard Verrastro; and a sister-in-law Gerri Critelli.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.
Morello Funeral Home
He was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Rudy and Joyce (Taylor) Critelli.
Joseph was married to the former Elizabeth M. Verrastro, with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage. He was a Facility Supervisor for Crayola for over 42 years. He was a proud member of the Nebo Hunting Lodge. Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening; and was a big Eagles, Phillies, and Flyer's fan. He was a great handyman; a wonderful family man, pappy, and husband; and enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
Joseph was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by a son Joe W. Critelli, Jr., and wife Lauren of Exton; a daughter Alyssa L. Gillmer and husband Michael of Stockertown; sisters Jayne Donchez and husband Frank, Terri Henshaw and husband Bob; a brother Rudy Critelli, Jr; grandsons Lucas, and Chase; mother-in-law Betty Verrastro; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Leonard Verrastro; and a sister-in-law Gerri Critelli.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.
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