Joseph J. Dravecz, of Lower Saucon Township, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his residence.
He was the husband of Dorothy C. (Buttillo). Joseph was born to the late Frank and Kathryn Dravecz. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for 40 years. Prior to the Steel he was a fireman for the Reading Railroad. In his spare time he enjoyed farming his land, cultivating wheat and soybeans. Joseph was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Hellertown.
SURVIVORS
In addition to his wife of 43 years; son: Tony J. husband of Amanda J. of Lower Saucon Township. Joseph was predeceased by brothers: Geza and Louis.
SERVICE
Family and friends are invited to call from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, Pa. The calling hour will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church (zip code 18055).
