Franklin A. Fodero Sr., 85, of Hellertown, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7th at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.  He had recently resided at Above and Beyond in Allentown. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (Leonard) Fodero with whom he shared 62 years of marriage before her passing in 2022.  Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Angeline (Diorio) Fodero.  He was the former owner of TGF Screen Printing.  He also worked at Service Electric Cable TV several years and formerly owned Island Park Auction House and also  Chuckies Chicken and Ribs in Catasauqua, Allentown and Hellertown. He was a member of Steel City Mennonite Church.

Survivors: He is survived by his son, Gino Fodero and his companion, Richard Nazzaro; daughter, Toni Cressman and her husband, John, sisters, Kathryn Nichols, Marie Rummel, Nancy Pearl, Roberta Cherkis, Clara Bauder, 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son, Franklin Fodero Jr.; brothers, Joseph, Salvatore, Albert Fodero and sister, Helen Golomb.

Services:  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday Nov. 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the JAMES FUNERAL HOME 527 Center St., Bethlehem and on Friday, Nov. 15th  at Steel City Mennonite Church, 2137 Mixsell Ave. Bethlehem, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial- Old Williams Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Church are appreciated. More info at www.jamesfuneralhome.org.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Steel City Mennonite Church, 2137 Mixsell Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015