Tukeva, Edward J Jr Obituary

Tukeva, Edward J Jr attended Easton Area High School in Easton, PA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Tukeva, Edward J Jr.

Graduation Year	Class of 1972
Date of Passing	Sep 01, 2020
About	Edward John TUKEVA Jr., of Bethlehem Twp., PA, celebrated life for 66 years before going home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. Born Jan. 2, 1954, in Stamford, CT he was a son of the late Dolores (Northridge) and Edward Tukeva. A graduate of Easton High School and Penn State, he was president of the family business, Easton News Co., before retiring after 41 years. Ed was a faithful and loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend to many. He cherished his wife, Rose, and their three daughters, Elisa, Simone and Natasha. Family was everything to this man, and hockey too. In his younger years, Ed was a typical boy, spending his days down by the river with friends. He learned the game of hockey and became a passionate fan of the game, always rooting for the Boston Bruins. From an early age, Ed learned the value of family and watched out for his sisters. He was dependable. As a father, Ed coached his daughters in several sports. He cared deeply and was always there if they needed anything. He was active. Ed and Rose played in a volleyball league and would attend concerts with friends. Ed spent his free time playing hockey or landscaping his property. He was a simple man that enjoyed the presence of good people and good music. Prior to his death, Ed was joined by family and friends for one last backyard concert. He smiled. He relaxed. And on September 1st, he found rest. The family would like to give special thanks to his sister-in-law Judith and niece Megan and her husband Ted for their tremendous medical support and guidance during this difficult journey. He is survived by his wife of 36 years: Rosemary (Seagreaves) Tukeva; his daughters: Elisa Tukeva (husband Michael), Simone Tukeva (husband Matt Snyder) all of Nazareth, PA, Natasha Tukeva of Bethlehem Twp.; sisters: Karen Giles of Dunwoody, GA, Vicki Tukeva of San Pablo, CA, Maria Tukeva of Washington, DC, Jan Tukeva Emrick (husband Gary Emrick) of Bushnell, FL; grandchildren: Emerson, Remi, and Gavin; aunt: Helen Ritter; mother-in-law: Yachiyo Seagreaves ; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by a sister: Judith Tukeva and father-in-law George Seagreaves Jr. Ed's family will conduct a private celebration of life ceremony. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Hockey of the Lehigh Valley, 5261 Vera Cruz Rd., Center Valley, PA 18034. Online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com. Pub Express Times Sep 3, 2020.