Richard F. Donchez

Richard F. Donchez, 84, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth. Born in Bethlehem on January 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Mary A. Donchez.

Richard was a 1960 Moravian College graduate, majoring in teaching. He then enlisted in the USMC for 4 years. He taught Spanish at Quakertown Community High School for 31 years before retiring in 1992. He then went to work for the PLCB, retiring after 10 years. He also worked at Pharos Garden Center in Bethlehem, the Space Port in the Lehigh Valley Mall, and various other jobs. He enjoyed going to the Indy 500 and Pocono races with his father, brother, and friends. He enjoyed watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed going to baseball card shows, traveling, Atlantic City trips with his family and listening to the Oldies but Goodies from the 50s era. His favorite artists were Roy Orbison and Marty Robbins to name a few.

He and his wife, Georgene, celebrated 42 years of marriage before her passing in 2008. Richard will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Kimberly Ann, cousins, nieces, and a nephew. Richard was preceded in death by his identical twin brother, Charles S. Donchez, Jr.

Semper Fi.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Another visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, 617 Pierce St., Bethlehem, PA 18015, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

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

Visitation
Monday, March 20, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Connell Funeral Home
245 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Incarnation of Our Lord Parish
617 Pierce St.
Bethlehem PA
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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