Samuel R. Gerbino, Sr., 92 of Bethlehem Twp., passed away Thursday September 27, 2012 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.

Born : He was born in 1920 a son of the late Russell and Rosalie Cuvo Gerbino.

Personal: Samuel was preceded in death by his wife, Concetta in 1998. He was employed as an insurance manager for Met-Life for over 30 years until his retirement in 1988. Samuel was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1938. He proudly served our country as a Sergeant during WWII.

Memberships: Samuel was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Easton where he also was a member of the Golden Age Club.

Survivors: Samuel is survived by his sons, Russell Gerbino and wife Jean of Cinnaminson, NJ, Samuel R. Gerbino, Jr. and wife Pearl of Easton; daughters Rosalie Staudt and husband Rick of Mohnton, PA, Charlene Kurylo and husband Ron of Harleysville, PA; a brother Joseph Gerbino of Easton; grandchildren Gabrielle, Jamie, Chad, Erin, Nathan; great grandchildren Abigail, Sophie; step-grandchildren Diana, Antoinette and step-great grandchildren Collen and Abagail. In addition to his wife, sisters Annette Pierce, Mary Olive Rocarro and a grandchild Krista preceded Samuel in death.

Services: A calling hour will be held on Monday from 9:15am until 10:15am in the Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Palmer Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 am in St. Anthonys Church, 9th and Lehigh Streets in Easton. Entombment will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery Mausoleum, Williams Twp. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Anthonys Church, 900 Washington St. Easton, PA 18042 in memory of Samuel.