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Herbert G. Chew

March 20, 1923 — December 11, 2018

Herbert G. Chew, 95, of Bethlehem, PA died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in his home. Born March 20, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Margaret (Gill) and Albert Chew, Sr. He was married to Hedwig “Edna” H. Chew for 50 years until her death on November 17, 1997.

Herbert proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corp during WWII in the European Theatre. He worked as a plant manager for IKG Industries. Herbert volunteered his time as a little league and CYO coach. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Herbert is survived by his daughters, Christine Chew and Kathleen, wife of Michael Snyder, sons, Herbert “Bud” Chew, Jr. and wife Laura and Eugene Chew and wife Rose, grandsons, Adam and Brian Chew and Philip and Eric Snyder and wife Allison, and three great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Hatt and brothers, Frederick, Albert, Jr., and PFC. Eugene Chew and a great grandson, Finnick Michael Snyder.

A viewing will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem from 7-9 PM. Another viewing will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3219 Santee Rd, Bethlehem from 10-11 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

In lieu of flower contributions may be made to the church.

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

Viewing
Friday, December 14, 2018
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Viewing
Saturday, December 15, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
3219 Santee Road
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 15, 2018
11:00 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
3219 Santee Road
Bethlehem PA 18020
US

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

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