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Obituary for Alfred "Alfy" Regits
Alfred “Alfy” Regits, 89, of Catasauqua, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg. Born in Catasauqua on May 14, 1932, he was the son of the late John Regits and Susanna (Panscherovitch) Regits. He was the husband of Marilyn M. Regits whom he was married to for 61 years prior to her passing in February of 2020.
He was a graduate of Catasauqua High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served on the submarine U.S.S. Requin 481, which earned the nickname, “The Galloping Ghost of the Atlantic Coast”
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Catasauqua and served on the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Alfy also volunteered at the local food bank.
Alfy was a Maintenance Mechanic and Electrician for Tarkett Co (Fullerton), Champion Spark Plug Co (Hellertown) and Cotter-Tru Value Distribution Center (Fogelsville).
Alfy was an active firefighter and officer for over 25 years at Catasauqua Fire Department. As an officer, he helped revise and update the fire department ordinances. He was an officer at Phoenix Steam Fire Company and a member of all three fire stations: Phoenix Steam Fire Company No. 1, the Southwark Hose Company No. 9 (a lifetime member) and the East End Fire Company.
In 1965 the Borough Council formed the Catasauqua Firefighters Association, putting them in a position to sponsor the Four-County Firemen’s Association Convention in June 1969. Alfy was an organizer of the Catasauqua Firefighters Association and served as the first secretary/treasurer. He ran the programs to get funds for the firemans parade and through his efforts, earned a grant to build along side of the Southwark building.
Alfy was also a member of the Police Pension Board. He secured hundreds of thousands of dollars of grant money and donations which have helped to keep a stable tax base.
Alfy was proud to serve on the Catasauqua Borough council for 36 years. From 1978 to 2014. He was elected to nine terms to be exact.
He served on every committee of council, including holding the president and vice-president positions. Alfy was the President from 1988-2010, 22 years! He was also an active member of the Town Watch. With his knowledge of the political system, he was able to procure over ½ million dollars in grants over his years. One of Alfy’s greatest grant achievements was for the total reconstruction of the Catty Swimming Pool, in which he was the chairman and biggest motivator for. He accomplished this without any increase in taxes as well. These grant funds also helped to carpet and provide chairs for the Borough Chamber, funded the Catty Police Department computers, remodeling of the park bathrooms, playground equipment, and much more. During his tenure, he was also involved with the upgrade and financing of the Catasauqua Waste Water Treatment Plant and the overhauling of the Fresh Water Treatment Plant. Alfy assisted with the Lehigh Valley Blues Festival, Catasauqua’s Halloween Parade, J4 and the tree lighting ceremonies.
His passion though, was the Catasauqua playgrounds. He assisted with the lights and electric at the amphitheater. Assisted in helping to clean the creek for many years. He led painting jobs with school students at the park as well.
In 1997, he was presented with the Thomas F. Crosthwaite award from the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs for over 20 years of outstanding community service. In 2008, Alfy received the Board of Directors Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs again for 30 or more years of dedicated service to the borough.
In 2012, he was honored as a new member of the Catasauqua Hall of Fame. The names of past honorees are engraved on pavers set in front of the Catasauqua Park Playground’s Amphitheater.
In 2013, Catasauqua Mayor, Barbara Schlegel declared December 18 to be “Alfred A. Regits Day” With his 25 plus years in the Fire Department and 36 years on Council, Alfred had over 60 dedicated years of volunteer work. He did more by mistake than some people did on purpose.
Alfy was a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus Calvary Council 528 in Allentown. Alfy served as a member of the United States Submarine Veterans Pittsburgh Requin Base, Lehigh Valley Base and the Holland 50 Year Club.
Alfred will be missed by his daughter Rita Greb and husband Matthew, son Michael Regits and wife Margaret; grandchildren Chrystal Kuchinos, Ashley Greb, Shawn Regits, Danielle Vitushinsky and Jonathan Regits; great grandchildren; Trevor, Gavin, Lily, Luke, Kaiden, Brandon, Kaylee, Logan and Ella and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Mark Regits; great grandson, Nathan Kuchinos; brother, William, Sisters; Helen, Margaret, Susan and Catherine.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am Wednesday February 16th, 2022 at St. Mary’s Church, 122 Union St. Catasauqua, PA 18032. His viewings will be from 6-8pm Tuesday, February 15th at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut St. Catasauqua and 10-11am Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Legion Post #215 330 Second Street Catasauqua, PA. 18032. https://www.cattylegion.org.
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Catasauqua is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
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He was a graduate of Catasauqua High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served on the submarine U.S.S. Requin 481, which earned the nickname, “The Galloping Ghost of the Atlantic Coast”
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Catasauqua and served on the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Alfy also volunteered at the local food bank.
Alfy was a Maintenance Mechanic and Electrician for Tarkett Co (Fullerton), Champion Spark Plug Co (Hellertown) and Cotter-Tru Value Distribution Center (Fogelsville).
Alfy was an active firefighter and officer for over 25 years at Catasauqua Fire Department. As an officer, he helped revise and update the fire department ordinances. He was an officer at Phoenix Steam Fire Company and a member of all three fire stations: Phoenix Steam Fire Company No. 1, the Southwark Hose Company No. 9 (a lifetime member) and the East End Fire Company.
In 1965 the Borough Council formed the Catasauqua Firefighters Association, putting them in a position to sponsor the Four-County Firemen’s Association Convention in June 1969. Alfy was an organizer of the Catasauqua Firefighters Association and served as the first secretary/treasurer. He ran the programs to get funds for the firemans parade and through his efforts, earned a grant to build along side of the Southwark building.
Alfy was also a member of the Police Pension Board. He secured hundreds of thousands of dollars of grant money and donations which have helped to keep a stable tax base.
Alfy was proud to serve on the Catasauqua Borough council for 36 years. From 1978 to 2014. He was elected to nine terms to be exact.
He served on every committee of council, including holding the president and vice-president positions. Alfy was the President from 1988-2010, 22 years! He was also an active member of the Town Watch. With his knowledge of the political system, he was able to procure over ½ million dollars in grants over his years. One of Alfy’s greatest grant achievements was for the total reconstruction of the Catty Swimming Pool, in which he was the chairman and biggest motivator for. He accomplished this without any increase in taxes as well. These grant funds also helped to carpet and provide chairs for the Borough Chamber, funded the Catty Police Department computers, remodeling of the park bathrooms, playground equipment, and much more. During his tenure, he was also involved with the upgrade and financing of the Catasauqua Waste Water Treatment Plant and the overhauling of the Fresh Water Treatment Plant. Alfy assisted with the Lehigh Valley Blues Festival, Catasauqua’s Halloween Parade, J4 and the tree lighting ceremonies.
His passion though, was the Catasauqua playgrounds. He assisted with the lights and electric at the amphitheater. Assisted in helping to clean the creek for many years. He led painting jobs with school students at the park as well.
In 1997, he was presented with the Thomas F. Crosthwaite award from the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs for over 20 years of outstanding community service. In 2008, Alfy received the Board of Directors Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs again for 30 or more years of dedicated service to the borough.
In 2012, he was honored as a new member of the Catasauqua Hall of Fame. The names of past honorees are engraved on pavers set in front of the Catasauqua Park Playground’s Amphitheater.
In 2013, Catasauqua Mayor, Barbara Schlegel declared December 18 to be “Alfred A. Regits Day” With his 25 plus years in the Fire Department and 36 years on Council, Alfred had over 60 dedicated years of volunteer work. He did more by mistake than some people did on purpose.
Alfy was a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus Calvary Council 528 in Allentown. Alfy served as a member of the United States Submarine Veterans Pittsburgh Requin Base, Lehigh Valley Base and the Holland 50 Year Club.
Alfred will be missed by his daughter Rita Greb and husband Matthew, son Michael Regits and wife Margaret; grandchildren Chrystal Kuchinos, Ashley Greb, Shawn Regits, Danielle Vitushinsky and Jonathan Regits; great grandchildren; Trevor, Gavin, Lily, Luke, Kaiden, Brandon, Kaylee, Logan and Ella and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Mark Regits; great grandson, Nathan Kuchinos; brother, William, Sisters; Helen, Margaret, Susan and Catherine.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am Wednesday February 16th, 2022 at St. Mary’s Church, 122 Union St. Catasauqua, PA 18032. His viewings will be from 6-8pm Tuesday, February 15th at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut St. Catasauqua and 10-11am Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Legion Post #215 330 Second Street Catasauqua, PA. 18032. https://www.cattylegion.org.
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Catasauqua is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
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Visitation
Tuesday
15
Feb
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Catasauqua
234 Walnut Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Visitation
Wednesday
16
Feb
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
St. Mary's Church of the Annunciation B.V.M.
122 Union Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Service
Wednesday
16
Feb
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
St. Mary's Church of the Annunciation B.V.M.
122 Union Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Mary's Cemetery
Circle Drive & Poplar Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Memorial Contribution
American Legion Post 215
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