Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr.

Thomas Edward Skopal, Sr., 84, of Bethlehem, died on June 19, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL, on September 15, 1938, son of the late Edward R. Skopal and Sarajane (Baker) Skopal, who died during childbirth, as well as the late Rita V. (Peebles) Skopal. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. (Bates) Skopal.

Tom will be lovingly remembered as kind, considerate, hardworking, and genuine. He earned his bachelors degree from Drexel University and was employed by Acopian Technical Company for more than 40 years, retiring as Vice President. As a devoted family man, Tom consistently prioritized those he loved above himself. He smiled most at family activities, especially those involving his five grandchildren to who he was the epitome of the word Grandpop. He proudly maintained his ham radio operator license W3WJN for which he first qualified as a teen, and enjoyed reading, traveling, and leisurely walks around his neighborhood.

He will be dearly missed by his son, Thomas Edward Skopal, Jr. and wife, Christy; daughter, Karen McLaughlin and husband, Robert; and five grandchildren: Katherine “Katie” McLaughlin, William “Liam” Skopal, Carilyn “Cari” McLaughlin, Marcus “Marc” Skopal, and Josephine “Josie” Skopal. Tom is survived by his siblings, Sister Mary Skopal, SSJ; Patricia Grant and husband, Richard; Edward Skopal and wife, Patricia; James Skopal and wife, Georgia; and Joan Skopal; as well as his late wifes cousin, Barbara Creegan, and family; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom was predeceased by his sister, Catherine Colleran.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home. The family will receive guests on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 1st St., Bethlehem 18020 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to Miller-Keystone Blood Center where Tom was a proud donor over many years.

Condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.

Cemetery
Northampton Memorial Shrine
3501 Green Pond Road
Easton PA 18045
US

Visitation
Thursday, June 22, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1817 1st St
Bethlehem PA 18020-5699
US
(610) 865-5042

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1817 1st St
Bethlehem PA 18020-5699
US
(610) 865-5042

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