Michael Paul Oriel Sr., 73, of Bethlehem, died Feb. 13, 2020, in his home. He was the husband of Deborah (Zingarelli) Oriel for 44 years.

Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Michael and Catherine (Johnson) Oriel.

He was in the U. S. Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran.

He coached for the Northwest Little League. He was the president of Lehigh Valley Connie Mack Baseball for 20 years, where he was on the board and was a coach for a 30-year span.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Keri Repnyek of Nazareth and her husband Frank; a son, Michael Paul Oriel II of Nazareth and his wife Jennifer; and a grandson, Michael Paul Oriel III.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Connie Mack Baseball, 212 Mill Race Road, Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.