Simon Sanchez

Simon Sanchez, 80, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, March 31, 2014. He was born on November 4, 1933 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; son of the late Juan Sanchez and Matilda LaBoy. Simon is survived by his devoted wife, Cecilia (Huertas) Sanchez. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage May 5th of this year. Simon retired as a candy polisher from Just Born after 35 years of service, where he was affectionately known as “Chico”. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at Holy Infancy Catholic Church.

Simon will be dearly missed by his wife, Cecilia; daughter, Miriam and her husband Quinton Douglas Howard, Sr. of Allentown; Miguel A. Sanchez of Lower Saucon; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Dougie Howard and Michelle and Melissa Sanchez as well as his great grandchildren, Jaden, Cianni, Neesa and Jaylynn. He was preceded in death by his son, Nelson Peter Sanchez.

A visitation will be held at The Connell Funeral Home, TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 from 7-9 PM. Another visitation will be held on Wednesday from 8-9:15 AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM on Wednesday at Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 312 E. 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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

Visitation
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
10:00 AM
Holy Infancy Catholic Church
312 East Fourth St.
Bethlehem PA 18015
US

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