Dennis J. Kacmar, 55, of Bethlehem, died Friday, July 11, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He is the husband of a loving and supportive wife of 2 years, Lisa M. (Kochenash) Kacmar. Born in Bethlehem on October 14, 1952, he is the son of the late John and Christine A. (Kerecz) Kacmar. Dennis worked as a business development manager at Dunmore Corporation until 2006. He is a graduate of Lehigh University with a BS degree in Metallurgial engineering and MBA.

Special Thanks to Dr. Anna Niewiarowska and her staff who always showed the utmost respect and compassion to Dennis. They could teach the medical community that a person is not simply defined by their diagnosis.

A grateful thank you to friends, family, and caregivers for their support throughout the past two years and especially to the California contingent who was always with us in spirit.

Dennis will long be remembered for his sense of humor, love of cars, and infectious smile. A California boy at heart, he dearly loved the beach and his Woodies.

Dennis exhibited tremendous tenacity and courage throughout this ordeal. He will be sadly missed by all, but we were all so fortunate to have had him in our lives. "Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth."

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 8-9 a.m. Tuesday at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 at the Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dennis’s name to National Brain Tumor Society, East Coast Office, 124 Watertown Street, Suite 3H, Watertown, MA 02472 - online at www.tbts.org. and or The National Woodie Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Robert Stevens, NWC Treasurer, PO Box 11-501, Loudonville, NY 12211-0501.