Dominic M. “Chuck” Morenci, 91, of Allentown, died May 1, 2018, in Phoebe Home after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

He was the loving husband of the late Regina R. Morenci, who died March 3, 2017.

They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Oct. 13, 2016.

Born March 8, 1927, in Tresckow, he was the son of the late John and Scholastica (Moretti) Mariorenzi.

He graduated from Tresckow Elementary School and Hazleton High School.

He served in the Navy as a seaman 1st class, stationed at USNTC Sampson N.Y., aboard the USS Macon, a heavy-duty cruiser in World War II.

After his discharge, he gained the knowledge and abilities to further his education through the G.I. Bill of Rights.

He was a master craftsman, proficient in many fields: stone mason, bricklayer, electrician, carpenter, upholsterer and remodeler.

He built and remodeled numerous structures and continued in these enterprises until his death.

Nothing appeared too difficult for him to accomplish, even though in many instances he was self-taught. He owned several businesses in the Lehigh Valley including Morenci-Reese Furniture Co., Allentown, and Emmaus, John M. Spiegel and Sons Frame Mfg. Co., Eichler Wood Products, a subsidiary of John M. Spiegel and Sons, and Conrad Furniture Company.

He also made furniture for Bloomingdale’s in New York City for many years.

He retired in 1994 but continued to do upholstery work part time.

An avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and exploring the outdoors, he was a member of American Legion, Fullerton, Post 367, St. John’s Club, Front Street, Allentown, Fullerton Fire Company, Fullerton, and Unami Fish and Game Association, Emmaus.

A longtime member of St. Catharine of Siena Church, he plowed the parking lots for many years with his Jeep.

A loving husband and father, he will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his children Patricia R., wife of John P. Hoch, Debra A., wife of Bryan M. Gault, Donnamarie C., wife of Michael A. Yeager, Robert R., husband of Carol Androsky, all of Allentown; grandchildren Crystal Gault, Caitlin Gault-Nunes, wife of Jeffrey Nunes, Desiree’ Yeager and Carissa Morenci; sisters: Jennie Stola of Tresckow, and Carmella, wife of Joseph Gendemenico, of Baltimore, Md.

He was predeceased by sisters Angeline Mariorenzi and Magdalene Caprarelli; and a brother Joseph Mariorenzi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. May 15 at St. Catharine of Siena Church, 18th and Turner streets, Allentown.

Viewing will be 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Robert C. Weir Funeral Home, 1802 Turner St., Allentown.

Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.

Holy Masses would be appreciated or contributions may be made to the St. Luke’s Visiting Nurses Association or to St. Luke’s Hospice, St. Luke’s University Health Network Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.