Richard Stephen Fistner

Richard Stephen Fistner, 83, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was born in Fountain Hill on January 21, 1940 to the late Stephen J. and Margaret R. (Racz) Fistner. Richard attended Holy Ghost grade school, Bethlehem and then graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm as a Staff Sergeant, serving our country for a combined 31 years until retiring. After retiring from the Army he worked in retail for Bradlees & Marshalls Department Stores. Richard was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Survivors: brother: Paul W. (Joan) Fistner of Bethlehem; sister: Barbara M. (Joseph) Henninger of Bethlehem, Twp. He was predeceased by his brother: Stephen J., Jr.

Service: Family and friends are invited to call 10:00 - 11:00am on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 417 Carlton Ave.-Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. The Interment with Military Honors will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online condolences may be offered at connellfuneral.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the PA Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road-Camp Hill, PA 17011 and/or his church 18015.

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

Viewing
Thursday, April 20, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
417 Carlton Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18015
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, April 20, 2023
11:00 AM
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
417 Carlton Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18015
US

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