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Joseph James Allen, Jr.
1937 - 2012 (75 years)
Generation: 1
1. Joseph James Allen, Jr. was born on 25 Oct 1937 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Nov 2012 in Sinking Spring, Berks County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Notes:
Joseph James Allen Jr., 75, of Sinking Spring passed away at home on Nov. 10, 2012.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1937 in Allentown PA.,to the late
Joseph Allen Sr. and Catherine (Dougherty) Allen.
He is predeceased by siblings William, Grace, Jack, Charles, and Marie.
He worked at Bethlehem Steel and then went on to Remita Rug Service where he was a carpet technician/ installer for 42 years.
His hobbies included camping, fishing, boating, wood shop/wood carvings, rolling dice, football (he loved Notre Dame and the Pittsburgh Steelers), his grandkids' sports, music (including Patsy Cline) and Irish dancing.
Survivors include his wife (LIVING) Allen, with whom he shared nearly 56 years of marriage six children,twenty grandchildren, 9 great -grandchildren,one sister and many other loving family and friends.
Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown to follow.
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Published in Reading Eagle on November 12, 2012Family/Spouse: Diane E. Mertz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]