Vincent G. Korpics

Vincent G. Korpics, 70, of Tobyhanna, PA passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. Born November 25, 1939 in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Catherine Borlodan and Francis J. Korpics, Sr. He was married to Dona Behler-Miller Korpics with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage this past February 16th.

Vincent proudly served his country for six years in the U.S. Army. He received a degree in Computer Science from Tampa College. Vincent worked as an Electric Motor Mechanic for Crowder, Jr. Company in Bethlehem retiring after 18 years of service. Vincent also worked for Industrial Lift Truck in Bethlehem from 1964-1972. He was a member of the Elks and the IBEW Local 375. Vincent was recognized by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a Best Dad. He had a passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycle and his many cats and dogs over the years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Dona of Tobyhanna, daughters, Jacqueline wife of David Schmoyer of Allentown, Kathleen Korpics and lifetime companion Amy Snider of Jacksonville, FL and Victoria Korpics-Fitzgerald wife of Brian Fitzgerald of Brandon, FL, brother, Frank "Sonny" Korpics, Jr. of Georgetown, KY, sister, Catherine wife of Michael Thierer of Bath, PA. He will also be missed by his three grandchildren, David Schmoyer, Jr. Christopher Korpics and Kayla Korpics. He was predeceased by an infant son, Vincent Jr.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 10-11:30 AM followed by a service at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Vincent's name to Animals in Distress P.O. Box 609 Coopersburg, PA 18036 or S.P.C.A. 1165 Island Park Rd. Easton, PA 18042.