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Rudolph Gosztonyi Obituary
He was born November 28, 1921 in Fountain Hill, PA a son of the late Rudolph and Olga Payer Gosztonyi, Sr.
Dr. Gosztonyi was a graduate of Bethlehem High School. He earned a chemical engineering degree from Lehigh University and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical School, Philadelphia. During and right after his medical training, he served in the U.S. Army, ending his career with the rank of Captain. He worked as a general practitioner in Bethlehem until 1965 and then was employed by the Ingersoll Rand Corp. in industrial medicine. He also served as Chief Medical Director for various other companies including Tenneco Chemical and Johnson & Johnson. He enjoyed all Bethlehem High School (Liberty) sports, was an avid Yankees fan and was actively involved with Lehigh wrestling.
He is survived by four sons, Jay (Joann), Rudolph III "Dray" (Lisa), Gary (Cathy) and Kevin; grandchildren, Ashley, Heather, Aubrey, Adrienne, Amy, Alison and Kara; 13 great grandchildren and one sister, Olga Burbridge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, who died in 2016 and his daughter, Adrienne Blackmon.
Graveside services in the Riegelsville Union Cemetery will be held privately. Arrangements by the Robert W. Snyder Funeral Home, Riegelsville, PA.
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John Hochstrasser
October 13, 2020
I worked for Doc at Tenneco Chemicals. We remained friends for the remainder of his life. His influence on my personal and professional life was profound. He was like a father to me. The staff that we assembled at Tenneco are among the leaders in the environmental health and safety professions. Today, one manages a department at the Ohio State University, one retired from teaching at Rutgers University and one retired from managing a major insurance company laboratory. Doc reminded me that public health is a life long commitment. At 82, I still work and participate in professional society activities. We had a mutual love of the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Doc guided me to the historical performance venues in NJ and NY. He was and will remain "family."
John Hochstrasser, Ph.D., P.E., CIH, DEE, QEP
Sandi Hippert
September 18, 2020
Gary and family - please accept my sympathies on the passing of your dad, the Patriarch. I had the privilege to be involved in his care . While many interactions were on a specific medical level with his extensive knowledge and opinion there were conversations on his life, family ( grands that swam) and ever popular Phillies and Politics. He spoke of all at one time or another. I believe he is at peace and his whys have been answered .
Jim Bobal
September 16, 2020
The Dr took good care of me as a child in the 50’s
I always remember how strong his hands were
Rest In Peace
theodore wismer
September 16, 2020
WILL ALWAYS CHERISH OUR CHATS DURING YOUR SERVICE VISITS AT THE CADIILAC DEALER ...TED
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Tim Briody
September 16, 2020
Condolences to all the family on the loss of your father.
Tommy Zito
September 16, 2020
my condolences to the entire family
Janet g
September 16, 2020
Dray, Lisa, Adrienne: please accept our sincere condolences during this time.
In reading, what a wonderful, fulfilling life he had. Our prayers to you and always.
Janet, Ed, Jessica Gross
September 16, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace my friend.
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