Obituary
Robert J. Gillespie, Jr., devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother died peacefully at his home on July 12. His beloved wife of forty-nine years, Sara (Sally) Loftus Gillespie, was by his side.
Bob was well-known throughout Northeast Pennsylvania for his great integrity, tremendous compassion, quick humor, and unmatched intelligence. A lifelong resident of the Hazleton area, Bob graduated from St. Gabriel’s High School, traveling out of town to attend the College of the Holy Cross and Dickinson Law School and to serve in the Army Reserves. After graduating, Bob knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and practice law in Luzerne County.
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