Jenaro Huertas

September 19, 1937 - November 7, 2020

Jenaro Huertas, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Francisca (Barbosa) and Antonio Huertas. Jenaro was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Priscilla L. (Diaz) Huertas. Jenaro was a florist for Jamann’s Flower Shop for 50 years. He will be remembered as a devoted father who led by faith. Jenaro was a very active member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church; he served as the treasurer for the Holy Name Society and led several rosary groups in the community. He will be dearly missed by his children, Orlando J. Huertas (Celia) of Northampton; Evelyn Renner (Michael) of Northampton; Oscar P. Huertas (Dellise) of Bethlehem Twp.; Jerry Huertas (Carmen) of Bethlehem; Alexander G. Huertas (Lindsay) of Mechanicsburg and Melinda Santiago and her children as well as eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Jenaro was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 8:00-9:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 312 E. 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.