James ‘Jimbo’ Baldassarre (1941 – 2025)
James “Jimbo” Baldassarre, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of the late Patricia J. (Poldrugo) Baldassarre. James was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Dec. 29, 1941 to the late John and Elizabeth (Keegan) Baldassarre. He served our country faithfully in the United States Navy during peacetime. Jim worked for the City of New York as a Corrections Officer for 20 years until retiring in 1992. He was a very social man who cherished moments spent with family and friends. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, often enjoying red wine while listening to doo-wop oldies music. His love for his grandchildren was unmatched, and he took great pride in sharing stories of his Brooklyn heritage with those he loved. He was a familiar face at local spots in Hellertown, including the Hellertown Diner, Crossroads Hotel and the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion Post 397, where he created lasting memories.
SURVIVORS
Children: Joseph J. (Terri Reese) Baldassarre of Howell, N.J., Stefanie E. (Mike) Fisher of South Whitehall Township, Dominick (Jenelle Olsovsky) Fragano of Whitehall; sister: Karen (Jack) Petrone of Belle Harbor, N.Y.; grandchildren: Rossella, Giada, Bristol, Adrianna “Krazy Kats” and Matthew “Iggy.”
SERVICES
Family and friends are invited to his viewing from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at the Connell Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 1418 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion Post 397, 935 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055. Online condolences may be made at Connellfalk.com.