Robert J. Kish Sr., 80, of Allentown, died June 26, 2021, while in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Chontos) Kish. He was the husband of Amelia (Ortwein) Kish for 60 years.

He was in the United States Marines.

He was a systems analyst at the Bethlehem Steel for 30 years until he retired in 1993. He playing the saxophone and clarinet and was a musician in many bands.

He was a past Pennsylvania bass champ.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Candace Wallace and her husband Bradley of Lehighton and Suzanne Kish and her companion Wilson of Phoenix, Arizona; two sons, Robert Jr. and his wife Sue of Philomath, Oregon, and Christopher and his companion Marlene of Allentown; a brother, Rodney Kish and his wife Janice of Hellertown; five grandchildren, Jamie, John, Amanda, Scott and Caitlin; and three great-grandchildren, Madelynn, Cameron and Kylie.

He was predeceased by two siblings, Roseanne Quigley and John Kish.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice Development Office, P.O. Box 4000, Allentown, PA 18105.

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.