Joseph Fatul, age 89, of Coplay, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Javorce, Hungary (now known as Javorce, Slovakia), he was the son of the late Simon and Sydonia (Nemeth) Fatul.
He will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 60 years, Rita (Groff) Fatul; daughter, Heidi Detweiler and son-in-law Roy Detweiler III; granddaughter Elizabeth Detweiler; brother-in-law Robert Groff; sister Ankara (Goldi), wife of Miro Havranko; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother Stephen and sisters Magda and Mary.
Joe worked many years in the textile industry and later in maintenance at Christ the King School, Coplay. His work ethic was unrivaled and he did not sit still for long. He enjoyed reading news publications and watching documentaries, weather stories, and the Philadelphia Phillies. He enjoyed keeping a summer vegetable garden. He could alway be found wherever his granddaughter Elizabeth was whether it be a school event or dance recital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 6, 2023 (on what would have been his 90th birthday) at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. 5th Street, Coplay, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery, Whitehall, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to St. Peter R.C. Church at the address above.