IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Frank

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Filipovits

Feb 22, 1932 — Apr 19, 2015

Obituary

Frank Filipovits, 83, of Tatamy, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at New Eastwood, Easton. He was the husband of the late Angela Teklits Filipovits. Born February 22, 1932, in Szentpeterfa, Hungary, Frank was a son of the late Anthony and Maria (Ujvari) Filipovits. After first leaving Hungary, Frank moved to Austria and then eventually to Toronto, Canada, where he met his future wife, Angela Teklits. They were married on October 27, 1956. Frank later became a U.S. Citizen and settled in Nazareth, PA. He worked for Penn Dixie Cement Company and Lone Star Cement, from where he retired in 1994. After his retirement, Frank enjoyed spending time at home with his family, watching soccer and playing his harmonica. Frank was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, and a life member of the Holy Family Sick and Relief Society. He was also a proud member of the United Paperworkers International Union. Frank is survived by his children, Richard Filipovits and his wife Deanna, of Bushkill Township, and Christine Williams and her fiancée Kevin, of Tatamy. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Steven and Amanda; and his faithful canine companion, Darby. In addition to his parents and wife, Angela, Frank was predeceased by a brother, Louis. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 21, from 6-8:30 pm and on Wednesday, April 22, from 9:30-10:30 am in the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 23 Forest Drive, Nazareth. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Frank's name may be made to the American Heart Association, Lehigh Valley Division, 212 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Funeral Services

Viewing

April
21

Tuesday

the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth Chapel

407 East Belvidere Street, Nazareth, PA 18064

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Viewing

April
22

Wednesday

the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth Chapel

407 East Belvidere Street, Nazareth, PA 18064

9:30 - 10:30 am

Mass of Christian Burial

April
22

Wednesday

Starts at 11:00 am

Burial

April
22

Wednesday

Starts at 12:00 pm

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