Walter "Sonny" Radvon

Mr. Walter "Sonny" Radvon, died peacefully on July 2, 2017, in DeLand, Florida, at the age of 89.  He was born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, to parents, the late Nicholas and Ester (Stenack) Radvon.

Mr. Radvon served his country honorably in the Navy during World War II as a diesel mechanic, aboard a submarine in the Pacific Theater.  Following his service, Mr. Radvon graduated from college, and became a pioneer in the cable television industry, starting his career in television's earliest days.  He served as a manager for several cable companies across the northeast.  His work took him from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire and Maine, before settling in Massachusetts, where he held the title of Chief Engineer for Adams-Russell Cable, and later Cable Vision.  He retired in 1990 and moved to Florida.

Mr. Radvon enjoyed fishing, mechanics, gardening, wine making, flea markets, and numerous other hobbies.  He possessed a kind and generous spirit and earned a reputation as a popular and beloved neighbor, friend, coworker, husband, father, and grandfather.  His sense of humor and charm left nearly all who met him with a smile.

Survivors: Walter is survived by his children, Walter, Rick, and Robin, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his wife Joan (nee Greitzer), sister Elizabeth "Betty" Ferris, and brother, Nicholas Radvon.

Services: Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., at Towamensing Cemetery, 3rd and Fireline Road, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, Inc., 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Online condolences may be left at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

Contributions: May be left in his memory to the charity of one's choice.