Enrico G. Gava, 80 years, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at home.  He was the husband of Barbara E. (Heilman) Gava for 56 years this past February.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frank and Emma (Dalla Zanna) Gava.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Allentown.  Enrico earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton and was a registered professional engineer in the state of PA. He was a Captain and a pilot in the United States Army and honorably served with the 440 ^th Combat Area Signal Battalion during the Vietnam War.

Enrico worked at Bethlehem Steel for 31 ½ years in the Electrical Dept., the B.O.F., and was supervisor of Maintenance at the Blast Furnace. He belonged to the former Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers and was a member of AIST and Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke Oven Assoc.

Enrico was past President of the Allentown Italian Club and was Secretary and Treasurer of the Italian Building Co-Operative Assoc. for 35 years.  He was a 3 ^rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council 528.  Enrico also belonged to the Hayes Lane Hunting Camp in Buffalo Flat, PA.

He was an avid gardener and golfer and loved nothing more than spending time with his family.

Survivors: wife, Barbara, daughters, Andrea E. Hess (Bill) of Downingtown and Sue Heiserman (Rich) of Lansdale; sister, Telvia Castagnera of Allentown, son-in-law, Carl of Danielsville, grandchildren, Camryn, Devon, and Emma Hess, Cassidy and Derek Heiserman, and C.J. and Giovanna Erie. He was predeceased by a daughter, Debbie Erie and an infant sister, Sandra.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 7 at Sacred Heart Church, 336 North 4 ^th St., Allentown.  Visitation 9:00 - 10:00 AM.  Interment will be private. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or the American Brain Tumor Assoc., c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.