Carl V. Pape, 71, of Macungie, died Jan. 28, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus.  Born in New York City, he was the son of Carmella A. (Rucireta) Pape and the late Carl T. Pape.  He was a 1969 graduate of Emmaus High School.  Carl worked in the dietary department at Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th and Chew and later Cedar Crest for 38 years, retiring in 2019.  After retirement, he worked for Ink Glorious Tattoo Shop in Northampton.  He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.  He was active with the Macungie VFW and Macungie Memorial Park, where he volunteered his time for many years.  Carl was an avid bowler, avid Yankees fan, and avid Rams fan.  He was an assistant softball coach for the Pub Crawlers, Krocks Sports Bar, and Lower Macungie Softball.  Known as a people person, Carl loved to tell jokes.

Carl is survived by his mother, Carmella; sister, Tessa Marie wife of Scott Masiado of Macungie; brothers, Judd M. Pape of Coopersburg and Michael Pape and wife Patricia of Kingman, AZ; nieces, Kelsy, Taylor, Brooke, Ashleigh, Erin, Brandi, and Christine; nephew, Shannon.  He was predeceased by a brother, Allen A. Pape.

Funeral services will be held on Wed., Feb. 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus.  Viewing 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the funeral home.  Masks will be required at the funeral home.

Because of his love of animals, contributions may be made in Carl's memory to Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103.