Paul G. Chiaradia, 79, of Allentown, died peacefully in his home surrounded by love, family and friends July 20, 2013. He was the adored husband of Bernadine (Pavlicko) Chiaradia. They were married 55 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Angelo and Alfreda (Taverna Goldman) Chiaradia.

He served in the U.S. Army then trained and certified as a master plumber. He spent his career in the HVAC industry and prior to retirement was president of Air Engineers Inc. of Whitehall.

He was a member of the Allentown Italian Club, Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Plumbers Union and Brookside Country Club.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Cindy and her husband Michael Smith; son, Paul John; sister, Alfreda Linde; grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Angelo.

Contributions may be made to the church or to the Oral Cancer Foundation, 3419 Via Lido #205, Newport Beach, Calif., 92663 or http://donate.oralcancer.org/campaign/paulchiaradia.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.