Nathen Picone

Nathen Allen Picone, 41, of Center Valley, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 28, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was born in Allentown on December 25, 1983 to Thomas C. Picone of Bethlehem and Kim (Miller) Griesemer of Center Valley. Nate worked various jobs, he was a Corrections Officer for Northampton County, worked in sales at ABC Construction, worked in production at Just Born Candies and currently in production at Keurig/Dr. Pepper. Nathen was a proud graduate of Liberty High School class of 2002, where he showcased his athleticism as a wrestler and a football player. His commitment to sports started at youth wrestling at West Bethlehem and playing for the Bethlehem Raiders Football team, where he was known for his competitive spirit and determination. Beyond athletics, Nate had a great passion for collecting memorabilia and even operated his own business, Picone's Childhood Memories, in Slatington.

Nate was known for his outgoing personality and social spirit. He had a unique ability to connect with people and was always ready to lend a helping hand to friends in need. He enjoyed spending time with his family and children going to Ocean City, NJ and WWE Wrestling events with them. Nate had many friends growing up in the Bethlehem community and he enjoyed hanging out with them and going to concerts. Nate was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys and NY Mets.

Survivors: In addition to his parents; children: Carmine T. Picone, Natalia M. Picone; paternal grandmother: Joan M. (Carvel D.) Hoffman of Bethlehem; step-mother: Mirka Picone of Bethlehem; sister: Hannah Griesemer of Center Valley; brothers: Blake Griesemer of Center Valley, Thomas W. Picone of Bethlehem;

Services: Friends and family are invited to his Celebration of Life gathering from 1-3pm Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem. A luncheon will follow at 3:30pm at the Jefferson Democratic Club, 1002 Linden Street, Bethlehem. Online condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his children.