Irene M. Jordan

Irene M. Jordan, 94, of Bethlehem died Friday, July 15, 2016 at Manor Care in Bethlehem. Born April 7, 1922 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Adelina (Prosperi) and Mariano Marcantognini. She was married to Alfonso “Al” A. Jordan for 59 years until his death on March 4, 2006.

Irene was a 1941 graduate of Liberty High School and a 1970 Northampton Community College graduate where she received her degree in nursing becoming an LPN. She was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church and its Sodality, several Bridge and Pinochle card clubs, the Holy Family Manor Ladies Auxiliary, St. Bernards Ladies Auxiliary, and the Ladies of Friendship. She also volunteered her time at Holy Family Manor and with the Cancer Boutique for 40 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Cynthia L. Friend and husband Michael of Bethlehem, sons, Larry M. Jordan and wife Cheryl of Landenberg, PA and Alfred F. Jordan and wife Alison of Arnold, MD, sister, Eleanor Bartera of Bethlehem, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Eva Santanasto.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 7-9 PM and again Thursday morning from 8:30-9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Annes Catholic Church 450 Washington Ave, Bethlehem at 10 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Irenes name to the Easton Home 1022 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 or to Alzheimer's Association 617 A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055

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

Viewing
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Thursday, July 21, 2016
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Mass
Thursday, July 21, 2016
10:00 AM
St. Anne's Catholic Church
450 Washington Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

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