Obituary for Peter J. DeAngeles, Jr.
Peter J. DeAngeles, Jr., 83, of Pottsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 5th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Norwegian.
Born in Pottsville, on April 23, 1936, he was a son of the late Mildred (Eagan) and Peter J. DeAngeles, Sr.
He was a 1954 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School and a member of St. Patrick R.C.C., Pottsville.
Peter proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korea era.
He worked as a postal clerk at the U.S. Post Office in Pottsville for 42 years, retiring in 2004.
Peter was a member of the Traveler Protection Association, the Black Diamond Navy Club, and NARFE.
He enjoyed traveling, especially to Stone Harbor, spending time with family and friends, walking, and working out.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda E. (Lopez), on May 22, 2017, and to whom he was married 56 years; son, Anthony J. in 2010; and sister, Louise Lucas.
Peter is survived by a daughter, Christine A. MacAdams, of Pottsville; a son, David DeAngeles, of Lancaster; daughter-in-law, Debra DeAngeles, of Northampton; grandchildren: Amanda DeAngeles, wife of Joseph Jobes, of Bethlehem and Jacob, of Washington, D.C.; brother, William, husband of Nancy DeAngeles, of Pottsville; several nieces and nephews; and cousins.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 11th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. A visitation with the family will be held in the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Interment with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
The family request contributions in Peter's memory may be sent to: St. Patrick's Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
Read More
Born in Pottsville, on April 23, 1936, he was a son of the late Mildred (Eagan) and Peter J. DeAngeles, Sr.
He was a 1954 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School and a member of St. Patrick R.C.C., Pottsville.
Peter proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korea era.
He worked as a postal clerk at the U.S. Post Office in Pottsville for 42 years, retiring in 2004.
Peter was a member of the Traveler Protection Association, the Black Diamond Navy Club, and NARFE.
He enjoyed traveling, especially to Stone Harbor, spending time with family and friends, walking, and working out.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda E. (Lopez), on May 22, 2017, and to whom he was married 56 years; son, Anthony J. in 2010; and sister, Louise Lucas.
Peter is survived by a daughter, Christine A. MacAdams, of Pottsville; a son, David DeAngeles, of Lancaster; daughter-in-law, Debra DeAngeles, of Northampton; grandchildren: Amanda DeAngeles, wife of Joseph Jobes, of Bethlehem and Jacob, of Washington, D.C.; brother, William, husband of Nancy DeAngeles, of Pottsville; several nieces and nephews; and cousins.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 11th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. A visitation with the family will be held in the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Interment with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
The family request contributions in Peter's memory may be sent to: St. Patrick's Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
To plant a tree in memory of Peter J. DeAngeles, Jr., visit the Tribute Store.
Loading...