Daniel J. Gillespie, 87, of Catasauqua, died Dec. 27, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Davies) Gillespie.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late James A. and Mary E. (Lynch) Gillespie.

He was a Catasauqua High School graduate.

He was in the U.S. Navy.

He worked for more than 39 years for Mack Trucks until he retired.

He was a member of the former St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, North Catasauqua.

He is survived by two daughters, Gail and husband Timothy Hahn and Patricia Testa and husband Anthony; a son, Daniel Jr.; three grandchildren, Lyndie Artz, Brendan Yenik and Isabella Lusung; and five great-grandchildren, Preston, Declan, Wyatt, Grady and Alura.

He was predeceased by a sister, Patricia; and two brothers, William and James.

There will be a calling time 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial 11 a.m., Jan. 4 at St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 1239 Third St., North Catasauqua.

Contributions may be made by paying forward acts of kindness.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.

Ann Hricinak