John A. Gombosi

John A. “Gates” Gombosi, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2013. Born in Bethlehem; he was the son of the late John and Rose (Rainer) Gombosi.

He spent 30 plus years as the first step in the justice system for several generations of South Siders - first as alderman, then as justice of the peace and finally as District Magistrate. He retired in 1991. He was well regarded and respected by both his peers and his community for his fair and common sense approach. Quoting a 1983 editorial, “The gap between Gombosis work and the rest of his life is a seamless one. He is a living definition of that subtle difference between job and vocation.” He was a life-time member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.

He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Anne Brandafi; and his many nieces & nephews extending 3 generations. He was predeceased by his sisters, Molly Horvath, Margaret Horvath, Helen Devers; and brothers, Steve and Louis Gombosi.

A viewing will be held in the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A funeral service will follow, in the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Johns name to a local charity of your choosing.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Saturday, November 30, 2013
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Service
Saturday, November 30, 2013
12:15 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531