Vincent E. Marinelli Sr., 62, of Bethlehem died Oct. 6, 2017, at Alexandria Manor, Bethlehem. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late John and Dorothy (Wagner) Marinelli. He was the husband of Deborah L. (Ortwein) Marinelli for 41 years.

He was a 1973 graduate of Phillipsburg High School.

He worked for Hoffmann-LaRoche, Belvidere, N.J. for 32 years; and then worked for Puritan Products, Bethlehem, for four years and Consolidated Chemicals for three years.

He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Vincent Jr. of Bethlehem; a grandson, Chase Vincent Marinelli; two brothers, Michael Marinelli and John David Marinelli, both of Phillipsburg, N.J.; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017; or to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road - Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.