Robert A. Gold Jr.

Robert A. Gold, Jr., 89, of Wescosville, Lehigh County, formerly of Mountain Top, Luzerne County, Bradenton, Fla., and Narberth, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township.

He was the husband of Mary T. (McGinty) Downey Gold and the late Sonia (Dudrick) Gold.

Born in Philadelphia Aug. 31, 1932, Robert was the son of the late Robert A. Gold Sr. and Eva (Caffery) Gold. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War era. Robert was employed as a sales representative for the Xerox Corp. in Rochester, N.Y., for over 35 years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Emmaus, and the Knights of Columbus. Robert's favorite pastimes included his love of golf and playing cards.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Mary, to whom he was married 27 years; children, Patricia G. Brodginski, of Mountain Top, John H. Gold (Kathy), of Danville, Stephen M. Gold and James R. Gold, both of Wilkes-Barre, Aiden C. Downey (Yanna), of Atlanta, Ga., Stephen J. Downey, of Austin, Texas, and Craig L. Downey (Kristen), with whom he resided; sister, Jean Marie Doerpinghaus, of Alexandria, Va.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews.

Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 420 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Family and friends may pay their respects from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in the church. Private inurnment will take place at St. James Cemetery, Pleasant Mount, Wayne County. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Preparatory School or a charity of donor's choice in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.