Rosario “Rosie” & “Charo” Morales, 81 of Bethlehem died on March 1, 2016 at home. He was married to his wife, Maria (DeLeon) Morales for 62 years on December 27^th.

Charo was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on September 4, 1934, son of the late Rosario and Maria (Antuna) Morales.

He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church in Bethlehem.  Rosie was a 25 year member of IUOE Local Union 542 and the Puerto Rican Club Beneficial Society of Bethlehem.

Survivors:  Wife, Maria; Sons, Miguel, Carlos and Mario, husband of Raquel; daughter Judy.  Sisters Ana, Carmen Laura and Julia. Seven grandchildren, including his grandson Joel whom he raised; eight great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a son Rosario “Duke” and a daughter Migdalia “Micki”.

Services:   Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 5^th at 10 AM in Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 312 E. 4^th Street in Bethlehem.  There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 PM in the John F. Herron Funeral Home, 458 Center At Market, Bethlehem.  Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem.

Contributions:  To the church.