Brad M. Reifinger June 11, 1975 - March 26, 2023

Brad M. Reifinger, 47, of Emmaus, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He and his wife, Jillian A. (Miksch) Reifinger, would have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary in July. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Robert O. and Sandra A. (Fatzinger) Reifinger of Center Valley. Brad was a 1993 graduate of Southern Lehigh High School and attended Kutztown University. He loved his work as a ride operator at Dorney Park and, most recently, as a swim instructor at the Emmaus Aquatic Club. A member of Grace U. C. C., Allentown, Brad played an active role in the church, including serving as a lector. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Phillies, and loved to accessorize with his collection of SWATCH watches. He enjoyed pinball, British murder mysteries, carnivals, and circuses where his favorite rides were wooden roller coasters and “dark rides.” He was a fan of classic rock and was interested in the historical details of JFK’s assassination. Willing to help anyone, Brad was a beacon of light in any room he entered.

Survivors: wife; daughter, Saffi K., at home; parents; brother, Robert D. and wife, Susan Reifinger of Naples FL; sister, Denyell B., wife of Dr. Eric Gerchman of Denmark ME. Brad was preceded in death by siblings, Todd D. Reifinger and Daneen A. Henninger.

Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday at Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 274 N. Krocks Rd. Allentown. Call 10:00 A.M. until service time. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

Contributions: Saffirin Reifinger Education Fund, c/o funeral home, 18106 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105.