Joseph Gutierrez

January 1, 1930 - October 21, 2021

Joseph Gutierrez, 90, of Bethlehem, died on October 21, 2021. He was born in Tingüindín, Mexico on January 1, 1931; son of the late Francisco and Solidad (Capilla) Gutierrez. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Florentina (Garcia) Gutierrez in 2003. Joseph immigrated to the United States and taught himself how to speak English. He was a hard-working carpenter, who retired from Eisenhardt Mills in Easton and was a member of the Lehigh Valley Carpenters Union Local 600. He was also a member of the Aztec Mexican Society. Joseph enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He had a passion for working on cars and he most especially loved being with his family. He will be dearly missed by his children, Richard Gutierrez; Melissa Gutierrez; Mark Gutierrez; Chris Avila; and Jonathan Gutierrez; and grandchildren, Joseph, Peter, Jim, Anthony, and Natalie Altimare; Olivia, Nina, Anyssa, Mark Jr., and Natasha Gutierrez; Joseph Rivera; Julius, Johan Chris, and Mackenzie Avila. Joseph was predeceased by his children, Renee Altimare, and Joseph Manuel Gutierrez; and siblings, Ismael; Ester; and Celia. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 7-9 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 8-9:15 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 412 E. 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery.