Joseph F. Burghardt

Joseph F. Burghardt, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County. He was born on July 5, 1939, in New York, son of the late John and Mary (Kovacs) Burghardt. Joseph joined the Bethlehem Fire Department in 1964, and became the Assistant Fire Chief in 1991. He served the fire department for 37 years. He also helped organize the Annual Harvest Ball to raise awareness of the publics understanding of burn prevention and raise funds for the Burn Foundation.

Joseph is survived by his sons, Joseph N. Burghardt of Pittsburgh; and Allan S. Burghardt of Bethlehem; and his grandchildren Cole and Cassidy.

Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. All are welcome to come and pay their respects.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Burn Foundation, One Medical Center Blvd., Lewis House, Upland, PA 19013.

Graveside Service
Saturday, March 26, 2016
10:00 AM
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
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Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
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610-868-8531