ROBERT C. GRESS, Sr., Past President of the Greater Philadelphia Locksmith Association of Philadelphia and member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, passed away suddenly on Dec. 29, 2016. Devoted husband of Mary (nee McDonald). Loving father of 6, grandfather of 5, and great grandfather of 6. Beloved brother of Claire Kushenrock, Joan Elcock, William Gress, and the late Charles, Jack and James Gress. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday, January 2, 2016, from 9:30am until 11:00am at L. A. DiGIACOMO FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 1055 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, followed by services 11:00am at the funeral home. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery, Philadelphia. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice Program, 12265 Townsend Road, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19154 www.DiGiacomoFuneralHome.com