Congetta M. (Garganta) Pereira, 89, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Congetta M. (Garganta) Pereira (1937 – 2026)

Congetta M. (Garganta) Pereira, 89, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Armindo D. Pereira, who passed away on Nov. 1, 1991. Born in Bethlehem on Sept. 30, 1937, Congetta was the daughter of the late Antonio and Congetta (Capaldo) Garganta. For many years, she dedicated her professional life to working as the secretary for Pereira and DaSilva Contractors in Hellertown. A woman of deep faith and strong community ties, Congetta was a devoted member of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Hellertown, where she was active in St. Theresa’s Ladies Guild. She was also a proud member of the Portuguese American Club in Bethlehem.

SURVIVORS

Congetta will be deeply missed by her three children: Albert M. (Elizabeth “Liz”) Pereira of Bath, Gloria Pereira of Hellertown and Ann Marie (Douglas) Hopler of Reading; and her nephew, Jo Pereira of Canada; her two sisters: Sister Francine Garganta, O.S.F., of Bethlehem and Gloria Garganta of Hellertown; grandchildren: Alex, Lauren, Samuel, Emma Kate and Bennett; great-grandchildren: Julian and Goldie. She was predeceased by her six siblings: John Garganta, Albert Garganta, Elva Amelio, Marie Facinelli, Patty Garganta and Antonio Garganta.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to her visitation periods from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. Friday’s visitation period will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown. Interment will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, and will be followed immediately by a funeral repast at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans. To share an expression of sympathy with the family, please visit Heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Congetta’s name may be made to the School Sisters of St. Francis, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.