Cornelius "Connie" J. Brugger, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday evening, October 27, 2025, at Moravian Village. He was the beloved husband of Sarah Ann (Warmkessel) Brugger, with whom he shared over 63 years of marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late John J. and Anna (Kristofik) Brugger. He graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and served in the U. S. Airforce. He graduated from Woodbury University with a degree in Business Management and later worked at Bethlehem Steel for over 38 years, retiring as manager of Central Services in 2000. He was a former parishioner of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Bethlehem and a current parishioner of St. Jane Frances de Chantel Parish in Easton.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Sarah Ann, he is survived by his sons, Michael R. Brugger and wife, Maureen, Robert A. Brugger and fiancé, Sharon, Thomas R. Brugger and wife, Kelly, Richard J. Brugger and husband, Andrew Hottle; sister, Maryjane Seaman, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Brugger and sisters, Dolores Bauder and Annette Brugger.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 9:30 to 10:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM all at St. Jane Frances de Chantel Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton. Entombment of cremated remains will be Private. Arrangements entrusted to JAMES FUNERAL HOME, Bethlehem.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jane Frances de Chantel Church 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton PA 18045 would be appreciated.

Note: The Mass will be live-streamed. To watch the Mass, please click on the "Photo and Video" tab or scroll down to Webcast and click on the button. The service will go live at 10:30AM on Monday, November 3rd. Please be aware that the video is time delayed.