Angelo Bokeko, 102, formerly of Emmaus, died July 28, 2024, at Complete Care at Lehigh, Macungie. He was the husband of the late Anna (Barto) Bokeko for 59 years.

Born in Nesquehoning, he was the son of the late Samuel Bokeko (Donato Bochicchio) and Sarah (Savina Panabianco).

He grew up in West Catasauqua and attended St. Lawrence Parochial School, Catasauqua.

He was in the U.S. Army and served in C Company, 67th Armored Infantry Battalion, 13th Armored Division. He was deployed to Europe and saw action in France, Germany and Austria, taking part in the second battle of Cologne.

He worked as a loom helper in a local silk mill until being drafted in 1942. After the Army, he worked as a pattern cutter in the furniture upholstery trade, working for several companies before retiring from Mason Art Furniture in 1990.

He is survived by four children, Carol Campbell, Nancy Phillip, William and Diane Boatman; six grandchildren, John Puschock, Ryan Phillip, Brett Boatman, Leah Phillip, Miranda Treadway and Neisha Phillip; and three great-grandchildren, Birch Puschock, Penny Treadway and Theo Treadway.

He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Lettiere; and two brothers, Frank and Daniel.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Aug. 17 at Emmaus Moravian Cemetery, 111 Keystone Ave.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Veterans History Project at lvveteranshistory.org.

Arrangements were made by Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.