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Joseph J. Maura, Jr. “J.J.” 61, of Hellertown died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. He is the husband of Lois M. (Deutsch) Maura.

Born in Fountain Hill on June 16, 1949 to Isabel C. (Fuoco) of Bethlehem and the late Joseph J. Maura, Sr. J.J worked as a Voice-Over for WCAU-TV an affiliate of NBC 10 Philadelphia for the past 20 years until recently retiring. Previously J.J. was employed by QVC-TV, WIP Philadelphia, KQV Pittsburg, WAEB 790, WEEX, and WGPA, under the radio names of Jim Hamilton, Jim Lloyd and J.J. Media. He is a 1967 graduate of Liberty High School and is a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Bethlehem. J.J. served as past Chairman for the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter for the past 13 years and volunteered for the Camelot House for Children, Allentown.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 39 years, and mother; brother District Magistrate Wayne A. of Bethlehem; daughters: Lisa J. and her husband Brandon J. Tattershall of Buena Vista, CO, Ann M. and her husband R. Eric Shoemaker of Rochester, NY; sons: David A. and his wife Amy C. of Bethlehem, Russell J. and his wife Jennifer L. of Sanford, FL; 12 Grandchildren.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, 111 Dewberry Ave., Bethlehem. The service will be held at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Larry Burd, officiating.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Lehigh Valley PO Box 3687 Easton, PA 18043 and/or VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS

D'Angelo FamILY 07-30-2010

ISABEL AND WAYNE,
Our family extends condolences of the passing of J.J. , your son and brother. We extend our prayers to you and your extended family for God's strength and graces at this sad time. The D'Angelo family extends our prayers to the Maura family.

Connie & Mario
Susan & Mario
Josephine & Dennis

our condolences

Jim and Sharon McGee 07-30-2010

Keeping you in our hearts and prayers -- we are so sorry for your loss. Love, Jim and Sharon McGee

Tekla Helfrich 07-30-2010

I knew JJ when he was Jim Lloyd at WIP and I worked at WMMR. Then we both ended up working at WCAU-TV. Through his illness, JJ still came to work and was always upbeat and positive. He enjoyed a good debate and was always a perfectionist in his work. He was also very proud of his family. My heartfelt sympathies to you all.

traffic manager, ion media net

Darryl green 07-30-2010

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss

NBC10 reporter

Tim Furlong 07-30-2010

JJ was an exceptionally talented man and gave me lots of good advice on my tv delivery. I am so sorry for your loss. It is our loss at NBC as well. Our prayers are with you-- tim

Kathy Gola 07-30-2010

Isabel and Wayne,

I pray God strengthens you and brings peace to your hearts in the day's to come.

nbc10 producer

Kathie McDermott 07-30-2010

A friendly face that who always made me feel good about my day. His struggle was difficult but he never let on...I admire his grit and sense of goodness. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy Kathie McDermott

Clark hamman 07-31-2010

Chadd had told me that Jim said I should stop in and see him sometime when I was in Helertown. I stopped in on September 25th when I was to do a concert in the park but did not find anyone at home. I did not know he was ill and really surprised when Chadd informed me that he had passed away. He was a great neighbor and friend. My sympathy goes out to the entire family. Unfortunately I cannot attend his service as I will be out of town.

MY CONDOLENCES

Rob Vaughn 07-30-2010

It was my great privilege to have worked with JJ in the past and to have known him as a friend. May God bring all of the family comfort. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" (Psalm 116:15).

Our Deepest Sympathies

Karan and Jan Merkel 07-31-2010

Isabel, Wayne and Family,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your son and brother. Take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace and free from any pain and suffering. The footprints that he has made on everyone's heart's can never be replaced or forgotten.

Joey's cousin

Karen Tuscano HamM 07-31-2010

So terribly sorry to hear about Joey. Although I hadn't seen Joey much through the years, I will always have fond memories of my sweet and handsome cousin! He is with his 2 Fathers in heaven. Love Karen

retired nbc10 editor

Bill Cawley 07-31-2010

JJ was a nice, nice guy and a true professional. Please accept my condolences for your great loss.

Lindsay Gould 07-31-2010

I will never forget having J.J. as a Sunday School teacher when I was in Elementary School. He was great with our whole class. One day, I was watching TV, and I saw him on a commercial. I quickly got my parents, and yelled, "THAT'S MY SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER!!!!" My dad did't believe me and I made him come to meet J.J. the next week... :) I was so proud of him!

Your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.

candace Weiss 08-01-2010

Dear Lois, Isabelle, Wayne, David, RJ, Lisa and Ann, God bless you as you remember JJ. He left a big impact on this world, and the gospel will continue to spread because of his efforts in sharing it with others. Love you all!

A servant gone home

Ron & PAt Fradeneck 08-02-2010

Dear Lois and family.

We attended the service for JJ but did not get to see you personally due to the many mourners who surrounded you.

JJ was a servant and witness for the Lord in every aspect of the word. He's where we all want to go.

May God bless you as you move forward from this time of loss.

former CO-WORKER

Matt kerr 08-02-2010

I worked with Jim at WAEB and was a fan when he worked at WEEX. He was a real gentleman and one of the nicest people I ever worked with...a true professional with an outstanding voice. My deepest sympathies for your loss. He and you are in my prayers

Debi Barrett 08-02-2010

Family and friends will miss JJ as a kind and loving person, friend and supporter. The Phillies and Steelers have lost a loyal fan. God has lost one of his greatest spreaders of his word on this earth, but now has the greatest debater of all time on his side in Heaven. I feel privileged to have known Joe as a good friend and am I so glad that he called me to his side at the end where even in his weakened condition that night he was still offering his support and help to me with a long and sincere prayer.. I truly know that he is at peace. Love you Lois, Joe and family.

BARRY & MARY DIMA 08-08-2010

We have just received the very sad news and are keeping you in our prayers. Barry and I worked with JJ for many years.... he will be remembered as a gentle man with a warm heart who's family brought him so much joy. God Bless.

co-worker/jim's student

Mike Reed 09-09-2010

I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I first met him when I was a 12 year old intern at WAEB in Allentown. Jim was the guy who gave me the very first chance to talk on the air. I will never forget that moment and the time he spent with me teaching me the little tricks of the trade. I truly believe I am where I am today, all because such a kind man saw something in me that I didn't. My best wishes to the entire family. And THANK YOU JIM!

Gary Fortun 01-05-2011

I used to work with Jim at WEEX back in the 70s. He was a good conversationalist and fun to be with. Our families got together frequently back then and we became good friends. I am sure that he will be missed.

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