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Pastor Angel M. DeJesus, Sr., 89

February 16, 2019

Pastor Angel M. DeJesus Sr. 89, of Manheim, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Born in Cialis, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Arsilio and Rafaela Ortega Ocasio DeJesus. He was the husband of the late Elsie DeJesus.

Pastor Angel DeJesus was a Korean War Veteran with the 65th Infantry and was decorated for bravery on the front lines of the conflict including two purple hearts and three bronze stars. He worked for many years at the former Warner Lambert Company of Lititz PA, Angel heard the call of the Lord to follow him. He started his pastoring legacy at the Hunters Run Pentecostal Church in Gardners PA in 1971, where he continued to minister until the fall of 1976. Pastor Angel then started his new ministry at the Open Door Mission Church in East Petersburg, PA, that he started with his own personal funds to reach the needy people in the surrounding area. He was also travelled the globe to plant churches in 17 different international locations including India, Russia, Canada, Philippines, Brazil and the Dominican Republic, to name a few.
He is survived by six children, Angeles “Ann” (Dennis Cassel), Alleese (Mike Tuscan), Angel M. Jr. (Sandy), Ragena, (Tim McCauslin) Jesse, (Tammy), and Kasey, (Clarelyn); the mother of his six children, Lorraine Brenner; and stepson Jay Shelley; 17 grandchildren; 30 plus great grandchildren; and siblings Raphael DeJesus, Frank, Luis, Dulcilio, Margot, Gloria and Carmine. He was preceded in death by his brother, Juan and sisters, Josefina and Nelida.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 4pm with a viewing from 2pm to 4pm at the Charles F. Synder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA 17543. Pastor Dave Hess will be officiating the service. Interment will be in a National Cemetery with military honors at a later date.

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February 25, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family. Met the family at the church in East Pete. Bless you all

February 24, 2019

My deepest and dearest sympathy go out to the family.I will truly miss my dear friend. I had know idea that my friend had passed. He was heavy on my heart this morning and i wanted to see how he was only to find out that he had passed this pass week. My heart is truly sadden. Could someone from the family reach out to me. Regards, Bishop Pearson

February 22, 2019

We prayer and love to all!

February 21, 2019

Ryan and family,
so sorry for your loss. Keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Myrna, Tony, Adam and Bri

February 20, 2019

I share the sorrow of losing ‘a father and friend!
But YHVH  G-d is faithful thru Yahshua the Messiah!(jesus)…..                                                                peace love and blessings
Jim and Betty Sturm

February 20, 2019

Dear family,you are in our prayers at this time coping with the passing away of Angel.we definitely know he is in heaven rejoycing,I know he made a big imprint in our lives and to the rest of this world.

February 19, 2019

Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry to hear about this Ragena McCullsion.

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Friday, February 22, 2019
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Lititz, PA 17543
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