Michael P. Dalton

Michael P. Dalton, 91, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Born on December 19, 1929, he was the son of the late Rita Margaret (Walsh) and Christopher Dalton. He was the loving husband of Dorothy V. (Wrecsics) Dalton.

Mike proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He graduated from Moravian College and went on to establish the Dalton Insurance Agency. As a first-generation Irishman he loved his many trips to the Emerald Isle to visit his family homes. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid golfer. In 1994, while a member of the Northampton County Country Club, he made a hole-in-one on the 13th hole. He and Dorothy spent 25 winters in Florida where they made many lifelong friends. Mike will be especially remembered for his quick wit, love to entertain and his joy when surrounded by his family and friends.

He will be lovingly remembered by his bride of 70 years, Dorothy V. Dalton; children, Ann Kirsch (Michael), Christine McCarthy (Daniel), Michael C. Dalton (Susan) and Elizabeth Leitch (David); sister, Mary Ann Vidumsky; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his sister, Christine Dougherty and brother, Jack Dalton.

Calling hour will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 9-10 a.m.at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, 617 Pierce St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Rd. Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256.

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

Calling Hours
Saturday, September 18, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Incarnation of Our Lord Parish
617 Pierce St.
Bethlehem PA
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, September 18, 2021
10:00 AM
Incarnation of Our Lord Parish
617 Pierce St.
Bethlehem PA
US

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