Charles Hrichak

Charles "Chuck" Hrichak, 87, of Freemansburg, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013. He was born October 9, 1925; son of the late John and Helena (Sorich) Hrichak. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Margaret (Marcincin) Hrichak in 1981.

Chuck worked as a photographer in the advertising department at the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 28 years, retiring in 1982. After his retirement, he was the tax collector for the Borough of Freemansburg, and a funeral assistant for Connell Funeral Home. Chuck proudly served his country in the US Army Tank Corp. during WWII and was a past commander of the Freemansburg American Legion Post 31. He was a member of the Hellertown VFW, the Knights of Columbus and the Lions Club. Chuck also volunteered much of his time at the St. Francis Retreat House in Easton.

He will be lovingly remembered by his long-time companion, Marge Holland; sons, Philip C. Hrichak of Winston Salem, NC, Jon A. Hrichak of Rochester, NY ; and daughter, Maryann Hrichak of San Francisco, CA. He will also be missed by three grandchildren. Chuck was predeceased by four brothers, John, Peter, Michael and George, and five sisters, Mary Hrichak, Helen McCutcheon, Anna Hrichak, Elizabeth Serfass, and Irene Orefice.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Another visitation will be held on Monday April 8, 2013 at the funeral home from 8:00 - 9:00 AM with Panachida to begin at 9 AM. Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy will be 10 AM on Monday at Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 1140 Johnston Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or to the American Cancer Society 3893 Adler Place Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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

Visitation
Sunday, April 7, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Monday, April 8, 2013
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Panachida
Monday, April 8, 2013
9:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Office of Christian Burial
Monday, April 8, 2013
10:00 AM
Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church
1140 Johnston Dr.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

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