Michael J. “Reds” Duracinsky, 59, of Emmaus, died Sept. 2, 2021, in ManorCare, Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Paul F. and Ethel M. (Stout) Duracinsky.

He attended Kutztown University where he played football for five years.

He worked as a plumber for Easton Hospital, Snyder Plumbing and MJ Duracinsky Plumbing.

He was a member of the Mercantile Club of Emmaus and Fire Company #1 and Fire Company #2, Emmaus.

He is survived by sisters, Michele and her husband, Dan DiNapoli, of Bristol and Tunie, of Easton, Md. He was predeceased by a brother, Paul F. Jr.

Contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, 18015.

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