Paul W. Hessinger
Paul W. Hessinger, 91, of East Allen Twp., died October 8, 2010 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was survived by his spouse of 57 years, Rose (Hichar) Hessinger. He worked in the textile industry, first at Cata Garment, and then as co-owner of the original Pam Sportswear, Lehighton, PA. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Theresa (Granitz) Hessinger. He was the fourth of their eight children. His son Brian predeceased him, as did his first wife, Betty Jane Kocher. He was in the Army 44 months during which he served in the infantry in Europe in WWII.
Survivors: Wife; Daughters, Pamela Freed and husband Frederick of Gardiner, NY and Nancy Danek and husband Bill of East Allen Twp.; Granddaughter, Kristen Danek; Sister, Esther Mallatratt; Nieces and nephews.
Services: Private; (www.weberfuneralhomes.com)
Contributions: To John Hopkins University; Alzheimer's Research Center, Dept. of Pathology/Ross 558, 720 Rutland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21205, Attn. Elaine Delman.