Alfred Piperata

Alfred Piperata, 98, of Bethlehem Twp., Pa., passed away on March 1, 2023 at Northampton Post Acute Care, Easton, PA.

Born on August 9, 1924 in Petrizzi, Italy he was the son of the late Raffaele and Teresa Cortessa Piperata.

Alfred worked as a chef at Green Pond Country Club in Bethlehem Twp., Pa. for 30 years, and continued his career at Northampton Community College as a pizza maker in the cafeteria for 20 years. He loved gardening and could grow anything, including lemon trees. He enjoyed cooking, and learned to cook in Australia. He loved birdhouses, loved when his family would come to visit and he had a great sense of humor.

He and his wife Maria Curcio Piperata were married on June 19, 1954 celebrating 68 years of marriage. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph, Victoria and Esther.

Alfred is survived by his loving wife, Maria, his sister, Annamaria, Milan, Italy, along with several nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 10 A.M. to 12:00 Noon at The Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway, Palmer Twp., Pa., followed by a Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Entombment will take place in the Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp., Pa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Alfred to St. Anthony’s Church, 900 Washington St., Easton, Pa. 18042.