Richard Pavonarius

Richard Pavonarius , 80, of Alpine Circle, Emmaus, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Monday evening, November 30, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with lung cancer.  He was the husband of Doris J. (Pryce) Pavonarius since January 2, 1965.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Charles and Rita (Minisci) Pavonarius.

Richard was employed by Reading Hospital as chief biomedical technician before retiring in 2002.  Previously he was employed by Temple Hospital as a research and development machinist.  He attended St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.  A Navy Veteran, Vietnam Era, he served upon the USS Lake Champlain, and achieved the rank of MR3 (E-4). Richard enjoyed studying the second world war, Japanese culture, watching movies and his cats.

Survivors: Wife.  Daughter Susie M. wife of Stephen Molnar of Northampton.  Son, Richard of Japan.  4 grandchildren, Libby and Mia Molnar, Antonio and Andrew Takahashi.

Services: Services are to be announced.  Interment, Calvary Cemetery, at St. Ann's Parish, Emmaus.  Arrangements are by Schisler Funeral Homes, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania  18067.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in his memory to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031, or the American Cancer Society.