Duane Michael Policelli

Duane Michael Policelli, age 70, of Bangor, Pennsylvania passed away at Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bethlehem on August 15, 2022 following a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. A native of Roseto, Pennsylvania, Duane leaves behind a rich legacy, and his passing creates an enormous gap in his family and community of loved ones. Duane earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University and went on to launch a number of innovative enterprises. Most recently, he designed and built obstacles for Tough Mudder throughout the United States and Canada, in association with Trademarc Associates, Incorporated of Bangor, Pennsylvania. Duane devoted a lifetime to working on his mountainside home at Polly Acres, the 118-year-old Policelli Family complex in Northampton County. He also wrote and published a memoir, To Catch a Fox: A Fox Keeper’s Survival Guide (2021). Duane is survived by his large and devoted family: son Daniel, of Bangor, Pennsylvania; sister Sharon Faelten and husband John of Underhill, Vermont; sister Valerie Blakeslee and husband Ross of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania; brothers Marc Policelli and wife Jerilyn, Barry Policelli and wife Diane, Scott Policelli and wife Debra, former spouse Donna Passno and husband Ed, all of Bangor, Pennsylvania; aunt and godmother Anna Rose Drago, of Roseto, Pennsylvania; uncle James M. Policelli, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, plus many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, and his beloved pet fox, Mach Touke. Duane was predeceased by his parents Joseph E. and Marie S. Policelli and a son, Anthony John Policelli. A memorial service for Duane will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Christ Presbyterian Church of the Slate Belt, 332 Kennedy Drive, Bangor, Pennsylvania, beginning with a memorial gathering at 10:30 a.m., followed by a service of remembrance at 12:00 noon and concluding with a luncheon at the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center at https://www.poconowildlife.com/wp/ or to the charity of one's choice

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Duane Michael Policelli

September 19, 1951 - August 15, 2022