Placido Patrick Poppy Sortino, 76, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 in St. Lukes Anderson Campus. Placido was born May 13, 1938 in Easton, PA, a son of the late Salvatore Sr. and Caterina (Corpora) Sortino. Placido was married to the former Mary Flyte until her passing on January 29, 2013. He was an owner and operator of Sortino Brothers Auto. Placido remained self-employed his entire life and had a passion for automobiles. His entrepreneurial spirit later expanded into ownership of the Godfather Lounge and the Gimblet. Placido enjoyed being independent, active, and most importantly, helping others. Placido was a member of Wilson Borough Republican Club, Citizens Hose Co., Safety First, and the Palmer Volunteer Fire Co. Placido is survived by his daughters Rose Sortino with whom he resided, Cindy Remaley of Stockertown, Kathy Lippincott of Wilson Borough, and Patricia Pool of Tennesee; stepsons Terry Buskirk of Palmer Twp., and Michael Buskirk of Easton; brother Salvatore Sortino, Jr., of Palmer Twp.; sisters Mary DiGirolamo of Palmer Twp., and Rosemarie Miller of Lower Nazareth; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by a brother, Angelo Sortino, Sr.; a son, Patrick Sortino; a granddaughter Antoinette Gillen; and stepsons, Melvin and Robert Buskirk. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also on Thursday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 am in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at 9th and Lehigh Streets in Easton. Interment will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery, Williams Twp., PA. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com