Carmen Anthony Patriarca, 93, of Easton, passed away peacefully Friday, December 21, 2018 at Easton Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born in Williams Township, PA, a son of the late Levino  and Sofia (Francavillese)Patriarca.

Carmen attended Easton High School then he enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served during WWII. After the military he attended Delaware Valley College. Carmen was a dedicated and hardworking employee for Keystone Food Products for 41 years. Carmen enjoyed hunting, gardening, and farming on the family farm with his brother Rocco, and attending his children and grandchildren's sporting events. Most of all Carmen enjoyed spending time with his family.

Carmen is survived by his sons Robert Patriarca and his wife Cece of Williams Twp., Dave Patriarca and his wife Jane, of Hellertown, daughters Peggy Ackerman and her companion Jim Ackerman, of Forks Twp., Debbie Ackerman and her husband Burton, of Palmer Twp., and Barb Romanishan and her husband Bill, of Bath 8 grandchildren Dawn, Matthew, Trisha, Jake, Adam, Robin, Eric, and Megan, 4 great grandchildren Adia, Zach, Ian, and Avalon. Brother  Ray Patriarca and his wife Lucille, of Williams Twp., and several other extended family members and close friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Madeline E. Patriarca who passed in 2000, brothers Rocco and Alex Patriarca.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Easton (Palmer Twp.), followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be held in Raubsville Cemetery, in Raubsville, PA .

Memorial contributions in Carmen's memory may be made to Meals on Wheels _4240 Fritch Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18020.  Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com