Robin Joseph Gambone

Robin Joseph Gambone, 64, of Pond Hill passed away unexpectedly, after being stricken ill at work, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.

Born in Norristown, PA on April 28, 1952, he was the son of the late Audrey (Debro) and Joseph John Gambone, Sr. He was a graduate of Norristown High School, class of 1970. Robin was employed at Bemis Company Inc, West Hazleton for the past 16 years.

Robin enjoyed coin collecting. He was an avid Penn State and Eagles football fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons, who were the light of his life.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Mary (Lawall) Gambone, with whom he just celebrated their 39th anniversary on May 21st; daughters, Carol Canfield and husband Chris, Seaford, DE; Connie Eckley and husband Adam, Bloomsburg; adored grandsons, Christopher and James. He also leaves behind a sister, Carmelita Gambone, Norristown; twin brother, Robert Gambone; brother, Joseph Gambone, Jr. and wife Carol; several nephews; a niece; and his faithful companion “Rocky”.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Grace Gambone and Dorothy Debro.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Heller Funeral Home, 633 East Third Street, Nescopeck with Pastor Paul Brace officiating. Interment will follow in Pond Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Online messages of comfort can be sent to condolences@hellerfuneral.com