Victor J. Yanega

Victor J. Yanega, 81, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at his home in Bethlehem. He was born May 2, 1932 in Lansford, PA; son of the late Victor J. and Anna Yanega. Victor is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia (Keenan) Yanega.

Victor was a graduate of Lansford High School. He proudly served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean War. In 1959, Victor graduated from Drexel University. He retired after a 35 year career as an electrical engineer with Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent. He was a parishioner of Notre Dame of Bethlehem.

Victor will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Patricia; sons, Victor and his wife, Leah of Anacortes, WA; Joseph B. and his wife, Linda of Bethlehem and Timothy and his wife, Jane of Center Valley as well as his six grandchildren, Joshua, Allyson, Sarah, Andrew, Macy and Zoe; a sister, Jane Kracom of Tresckow, PA and his brother, Robert and his wife, Judy of Zionsville, PA. Victor was preceded in death by his brother, William.

He was a member of the Stafore Men's Golf Group, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, spending time in Florida during the winter and he loved being with his grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at The Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 5-7 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of Notre Dame of Bethlehem 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of St. Luke's c/o Development 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem, PA 18015 and/or American Cancer Society 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170 Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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

Visitation
Sunday, July 14, 2013
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, July 15, 2013
10:30 AM
Notre Dame Catholic Church
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

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