Joseph M. Petrakovich, 72 of Allentown, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at home.
Born Thursday, June 28, 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania son of the late Michael, and Marie (Puskas) Petrakovich, he was also predeceased by his sister, Marie Garger; brother, Michael Petrakovich.
Surviving are sister, Elizabeth Pastor wife of John of Allentown; nephews, Kevin Garger and Bruce Garger.
Joseph served honorably in the United States Army. He retired from Lehigh County having worked in the maintenance department for the county works system. Joseph was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking. Joseph was a member of the Lehigh County Hiking Club.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
Private Interment Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania.
Memorials to: Christ Lutheran Church 1245 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102
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