Brad M. Reifinger, 47, of Emmaus, died March 26, 2023, in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Jillian A. (Miksch) Reifinger. They would have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary in July. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Robert O. and Sandra A. (Fatzinger) Reifinger, of Center Valley.

He was a 1993 graduate of Southern Lehigh High School and attended Kutztown University.

He loved his work as a ride operator at Dorney Park and, most recently, as a swim instructor at the Emmaus Aquatic Club.

A member of Grace U.C.C., Allentown, he played an active role in the church, including serving as a lector.

He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Phillies and loved to accessorize with his collection of SWATCH watches. He enjoyed pinball, British murder mysteries, carnivals and circuses where his favorite rides were wooden roller coasters and “dark rides.” He was a fan of classic rock and was interested in the historical details of JFK’s assassination.

Willing to help anyone, he was a beacon of light in any room he entered.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Saffi K., at home; parents; brother, Robert D. and his wife, Susan, of Naples, Fla.; sister, Denyell B. and her husband, Dr. Eric Gerchman, of Denmark, Maine. He was predeceased by siblings, Daneen A. Henninger and Todd D.

Contributions may be made to the Saffirin Reifinger Education Fund, c/o the funeral home, 18106 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.

Arrangements were made by the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.