Albert C. Libricz, Sr.

Albert C. Libricz, Sr. (Big Al), 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 surrounded by his children at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He is the husband of the late Jean Frances (Rentzheimer) Libricz. Albert was born in Bethlehem, on March 6, 1933 to the late Charles & Mary (Bednar) Libricz. He served our country faithfully in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He is a Purple Heart recipient and in 2020 received the Ambassador for Peace Medal presented from the Republic of Korea. He was a longtime member of the Catholic and National Sokols in Bethlehem and the Fullerton American Legion. Albert was a skilled tile contractor who owned and operated his own business. He also worked for and retired from the Bethlehem Steel. He was a member of Incarnation of our Lord Parish – Bethlehem. Albert was an avid golfer and bowler, enjoyed gardening, listening to polka music, baking and cooking for his family and friends.

SURVIVORS: Children: Diane Henrick (Richard) of Catasauqua, Constance Libricz of Bethlehem, Desiree Turbedsky (Paul) of Huntersville, NC, Mary Beth Malasnik of Easton, Susan Sennetti (Joseph) of Bethlehem and Albert Libricz Jr. (Kristina) of Coplay; 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Albert is predeceased by sister: Florence Barta and son-in-law: Charles Malasnik.

SERVICE: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, 617 Pierce St, Bethlehem, 18015. A. Celebration of Albert's Life will follow from 6 - 9 p.m at the Carriage House at Heintzleman's, 326 Main Street, (rear) Hellertown, 18055. Private graveside service. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown.

CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lehigh Valley Hospice - 2024 Lehigh St Suite 100, Allentown, 18103.