Vincent F. Perez, Sr.

Vincent "Vinny" F. Perez, Sr., 53, of Bethlehem, PA died Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke's in Bethlehem surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 6, 1955 in Bethlehem he was the son of Josephine Garza and Pedro Perez. He was married to Donna Marie Angerman Perez with whom he celebrated 23 years of marriage this past September.

Vincent graduated from Freedom High School in 1973. After graduating Vincent began his career working with the City of Bethlehem for 33 years in the Water Department retiring in 2007. Vinny was very active in his children's lives. He was the equipment manager for the Bethlehem Steelers. He coached CYO Basketball at Holy Infancy. Vincent played in various softball, baseball and basketball leagues in the area. He was active in several social clubs and organizations in Bethlehem. Vinny used to volunteer his time to bartend at the oldies dances at Holy Infancy. He loved to bowl, golf and fish. Vincent was also a diehard Philly fan, especially the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Donna Marie of Bethlehem, son, Vincent Perez of Bethlehem, who will be leaving in September to join the U.S. Navy, making his dad very proud, daughter, Vanessa Perez of Bethlehem, parents, Pedro and Josephine Perez of Bethlehem, brother, Robert Perez and wife Terese of Bethlehem, sister, Janet Fetherholf wife of Richard of Tallahassee, FL, half brother, Pedro Perez of Puerto Rico, half sister, Milagros "Millie" Rivera and husband Oscar of Bethlehem, nephews, Pedro and Richard, nieces, RachelGoddaughter, Jaquelyn, Cecilia, YvonneGoddaughter and Olivia and a Godson, Miguel Perez, Jr.

SERVICES

A viewing will held on Monday June 22, 2009 at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 6-9 PM. A calling hour will held on Tuesday, June 23 from 8-9:15 AM in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Infancy Catholic Church 312 E. Fourth St. Bethlehem, PA 18015 at 10 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, in Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Vincent's name to St Lukes Hospital Outpatient Dialysis Center 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem, PA 18015 or to Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke's 1510 Valley Center Parkway-St. 200 Bethlehem, PA 18017.