Robert W. Brownbridge

Robert W. Brownbridge, age 97, of Macungie, passed away on November 25, 2024. Known throughout his life as Bob, he was born in East Orange, NJ. He was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Granger) Brownbridge. He was the loving husband of B. Claire (Benton) Brownbridge with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
He graduated from West Orange High School, NJ, in 1945. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Fargo as a Seaman 2nd Class. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus and a member of the Board of Adjustment in Stanhope, NJ, for many years. He was a Designer Draftsman for Bell Labs in Whippany, NJ and retired in 1989.
Bob was an avid bicyclist, and he rode up until his early 80's. He also loved to play bocce which he was a captain and won many trophies and games and bowled for many years as well. He was passionate when it came to doing crossword puzzles. Bob never knew a stranger and was quick with a friendly "hello." He lived a full and meaningful life.
Bob is survived by his son, Clifford R. Brownbridge and his wife Deborah; daughter, Elaine C. Smits and her husband Joseph; grandchildren, Adam, Aaron and Amanda Brownbridge, Christy and Katie Smits, and Elise Jones; and great grandchildren, Aidan, Greyson, Eva and Giavana. He was predeceased by his sister, Doris A. (Brownbridge) Kuning.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM in Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus, 3002 N 2nd Street, Emmaus, PA 18049. Viewing will be held prior from 10:00-11:00 AM. Interment with Military Honors will be held at Emmaus Moravian Cemetery. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, PO Box 507, Emmaus, PA 18049 or Peaceable Kingdom, 1049 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052.