Andrew Tilli

Andrew Tilli, 96, of Bethlehem, met his wife at the gate of Heaven on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

He was born in Roseto, PA; son of the late Donato and Maria (LaPenna)Tilli.

Andrew was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ann M. (Hess) Tilli. Andrew faithfully cared for his wife for the last 27 years of her life while she struggled with Alzheimer's disease.

He proudly served in the US Army during WWII as a demolition specialist.

Andrew retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. after over 30 years of service. He worked in the Blast Furnace for the last 16 years of his career. Andrew loved going to the casino and he also loved his garden and back yard.

Andrew will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Sue Tilli of Bethlehem Twp.; his son, Dennis Tilli and his wife, Martha of Bethlehem as well as three grandchildren, Dennis, Jr.; Jennifer Baker and Adrienne DeLeon and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Josephine Guerro of Wind Gap and Grace Carbone of Roseto and his brothers, Michael of Roseto and Danny of Bethlehem.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucy Finelli and his brother Frank, whom died during WWII.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 from 10-11 AM at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 immediately followed by a service in the funeral home officiated by Rev. Richard Collins.

Interment will be held at Bethlehem Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare 1165 Island Park Rd. Easton, PA 18042.

Condolences may be made online at www.connellfuneral.com

Cemetery
Bethlehem Memorial Park
1851 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Monday, June 4, 2012
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Service
Monday, June 4, 2012
11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Burial
Monday, June 4, 2012
11:45 AM
Bethlehem Memorial Park
1851 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

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