Michael J. Cabrera, Sr.

May 8, 1936 - July 27, 2020

Michael J. Cabrera, Sr, 84, of Bethlehem, died on July 27, 2020. He was born May 8, 1936 in Chanute, Kansas; son of the late Augustine and Juanita (Alonzo) Cabrera. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Beatrice E. (Lasko) Cabrera. Michael was a graduate of Bethlehem High School, where he played soccer and ran track. He proudly served in the US Army. Michael will be lovingly remembered as a strong, caring, determined and selfless man. He had an amazing work ethic and loved spending time with his family. Michael retired from Just Born after 45 years of service. He also worked part-time for A & P/Super Fresh grocery store. He will be dearly missed by his daughters, Felicia A. Cabrera and fiancé, Richard Kressley; and Michele Stickel and husband, Ricky; son, Michael J. Cabrera, Jr. and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Angelica, Elizabeth, Destiny, Cheyenne, Michael III, Jaiden, Ashlyn, and Elexus; and great grandchildren, Gabriel, Julian, Adrian, Nathan, Christian, Brody, Dalton, Jaylynn, Jadalee, Jayvian, Jariel, Zavier, and Leilani. Michael is also survived by his sister, Rachel Arrue; and brothers, Richard and Robert Cabrera. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 and again on Saturday from 8:30-9:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Masks will be required for entry and the number of guests in the building at one time will be limited. A 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 450 E. Washington Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s honor to the American Heart Association and/or Diabetes Association.