Mr. Edward Jay Lavietes, age 61, of Cedar Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, August 1, 2009, in Tamaqua, Pa.
Jewish, by faith, Edward retired from the New York Times Publishing Company after 40 years, having worked as a computer operator.
Born in the Bronx, he was the son of Melvin and Frieda (Bookbinder) Lavietes.
He is also survived by his
One Sister,
Miriam (Lavietes) Marrin of Lansford, Pa.;
Niece, Andrea Marrin of Coaldale, Pa.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,
Graveside Services will be at Odd Fellows Cemtery at 10 o'clock AM Wednesday, August 5, 2009, Rabbi Melody Davis of Temple Knesset, Allentown, Pa. officiating.
Memorials in his honor to American Diabetis Assoc. 3544 North Progress Ave. Suite 202 Harrisburg, Pa. 17110
Online registry and condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com