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Joseph Fejes

July 11, 1926 — June 24, 2015

Joseph Fejes, 88, of Glen Mills, PA and formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late John and Sophie (Jakab) Fejes. He was the loving husband of Ella M. (Zobb) Fejes for 66 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Purple Heart recipient. Joe worked for Just Born Candies, Inc. for 34 years and was the Business Agent. He was an active member of the VFW and AFL-CIO Union. Joe organized bus trips for Lehigh Valley Retirees and was an avid sports fan who always wore his Phillies hat. Joe enjoyed Musikfest, polka music, coin collecting, the casinos and Yoccos hot dogs. He and his wife, Ella are also avid dog lovers, especially for their own dogs Melody and Gypsy.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ella; son, Gary J. Fejes and his wife, Debbie of Bluffton, SC; daughter, Sheri L. Gaal and husband, Steve of Folcroft, PA; two grandchildren, Lindsey Wiley and husband, Marty and Brandon Gaal; as well as his nieces and nephews and grand dog, Queenie Bell. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Stephen and his sister, Olga Brandl.

A visitation will be held at The Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 11-12:15. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crozer-Keystone Home Health & Hospice Services, 5030 State Rd. Drexeline Shopping Center, Suite 3001 Drexel Hill, PA 19026 or the VFW 1110 S Front St, Allentown, PA 18103.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Monday, June 29, 2015
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531

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