Wm. Gary Piripavel

Wm. Gary Piripavel, 64, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of Mary (Prestosh) and the late Basil Piripavel. He was the husband of Cindy (Potrako); they wouldve celebrated their 40th anniversary in September.

Gary was employed by Hahn Surveying as a Draftsman for 40 years. He was also the owner and operator of the Drilling Station Pro Shop, Bethlehem; which he opened in 1989. He was an accomplished bowler and member of the PBA since 1988. He won the L.V. Senior Masters in 2012 and L.V. Masters in 1990, was a regional pro, Bethlehem Hall of Fame inductee and a recipient of 2 PBA 300 rings. He also enjoyed fishing and his times at Stillwater Lake.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Cindy; mother, Mary; and sister, Diane w/o Joe Reese.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. A 10:30 service will follow in the funeral home. Interment will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Catholic Charities, 900 S. Woodward St., Allentown, PA 18103.

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

Visitation
Friday, January 15, 2016
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Service
Friday, January 15, 2016
10:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

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