Henry Critelli, 86, of Easton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 surrounded by his beloved family.

Henry was born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Teresa (Pasceri) Critelli.

Henry was married to the former Carmela Milia, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage last September. He was a graduate of Easton High School, class of 1949. Henry served in the US Navy on the USS Muliphen during the Korean Conflict. He was a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service in the Easton Office until retiring in 1993.

Henry was a dedicated member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. His favorite days were spent together with his family.

In addition to his wife, Henry is survived by daughters Lugene VanFleet and husband Craig of Bethlehem Twp., JoAnne Mercovich of Bethlehem Twp.; grandchildren Melissa VanAllen and her husband Tyler, Allison Mercovich, and Jessica Mercovich. He is preceded in death by his brothers Louis, Anthony, Rudolfo, and Alfred Critelli.

A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp.

Contributions in Henrys memory may be made to St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA 18045, or to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.

St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton PA 18045

Center for Animal Health & Welfare 1165 Island Park Road, Easton PA 18042