Thomas R. Gossman

Thomas R. Gossman, 84, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born January 2, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Jacob and Edith Kreiger Gossman. He was the husband of the late Alice Jean Svec Gossman who died March 21, 2008. Thomas was a member of St. Michael Parish, Elizabeth Township Seniors, Lifespan and was also a 50 year member of the Bettis Bowling League. He was a retired Senior Technologist for the Bettis Atomic Power Lab. He is survived by his sons, Thomas P. (Carol) Gossman of Elizabeth Township, David A. (Robin) Gossman of Greenock and Gary J. "BO" (Lisa) Gossman of McKeesport, grandchildren, Shawn, Alysa, Grae, and Sarah, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, William and Robert Gossman. Friends are welcome Friday July 1 from 2-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412-751-5000) Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Michael Parish on Saturday July 2, at 9:30 am with The Rev. Thomas Wagner, officiating. Interment will follow at the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Michael Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com