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Alan R.
Kitchen

September 12, 1960 – March 24, 2022

Alan Kitchen
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"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
— James Funeral Home & Cremation Service PC
"Alan, thank you for your kindness, humor, and hospitality. You truly embodied what it means to be a man with and for others. I am deeply..."
— Jimmy Hamill
"My Deepest Sympathies to Mel and the Family and Friends that knew him well. RIP Alan. "
— Barb from Lehigh
"I am so sad to hear of his passing. The Frost family (my Donovan family) means so much to me. I will see you at the service and I send my..."
— Cathleen Donovan Maloy
"Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and your family."
— Jane A. Hontz
"Take care my friend. We’ll hit a ball or two for you this Spring. 🏌️⛳️ "
— Graham
"I've had the honor of working with Alan for the past 7 years. We laughed, cried, and complained to one another, and I consider him a true..."
— Alex Tushinsky

Obituary for Alan R. Kitchen

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Alan “Wheaty” Kitchen, 61 of Center Valley passed away peacefully Thursday evening March 24th, at home surrounded by his wife and three sons. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen “Mel” (Frost) Kitchen and together they shared 37 wonderful years of marriage.

Alan was born September 12, 1960 at Easton Hospital to the late Richard and Barbara (Schenk) Kitchen. He was raised in Bethlehem and graduated from Freedom High School in 1978 and attended the University of Scranton where he met his sweet-heart Mel.

Alan’s career was in the IT field and he was currently working for FIDx in Berwyn, PA as Director of IT.
Wheaty was a quiet man with many passions the greatest of which was music. He was a classically trained percussionist and an alum of the Freedom HS Patriot Band and the Allentown Band and Symphony. Nothing could keep him from his weekly practice and gigs with his buddies of the past 25 years playing drums with the Electric Cheesemelt and all of its various offshoots. He LOVED to golf with his sons and buddies and always hit the 19th hole for a cold Yuengling. He and his buddy Butch were steady fans of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey team as well. He was a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan thanks to Fran Tarkenton.

More than anything else Alan was a devoted and respected family man. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, sons Patrick of Allentown, Ryan and his favorite daughter-in-law Skye and grandson Adrian of Allentown, Sean of Center Valley and sister Patricia Artz and husband Phil of Endicott, New York. He is remembered and loved by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services: Family and Friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm followed by a funeral service at 5:00pm at JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. We ask that you have a beer in his honor and live each day with kindness and love.

Memorial contributions can be made in Alan’s honor to the Allentown Band Endowment for youth music education. https://www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org/create-fund/existing-funds/allentown-band-endowment-fund

Service will be Live-Streamed: To watch the services, please click on the Photos and Videos Tab from the menu and then click on Webcasting. The Service will go live at 4:55 P.M.

Visitation

When Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.

Service Information

When
Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 5:00pm
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.
Service Extra Info
Service will be Live-Streamed: To watch the services, please click on the Photos and Videos Tab from the menu and then click on Webcasting. The Service will go live at 4:55 P.M.
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