Bruce L. Firestone, 55, of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully Friday, November 27, 2009.

Born: Bruce was born on March 25, 1954 in Lebanon, PA a son of the late Clarence and Sadie Nicholas Firestone Sr.

Personal: He was employed for many years as a baker for Giant Foods of Coplay, PA. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and riding his Harley-Davidson.

Memberships: He attended St. Pauls United Church of Christ 19th & Lincoln Ave. Northampton, PA 18067.

Survivors : Bruce is survived by his companion of many years, Jean Michael of Northampton; sisters Julia Albert of Fredricksburg, PA, Chris Evans and her husband Richard, Sue Gipe and her husband Pete, and Linda Aucher of all of Lebanon, PA. He is also survived by his brothers Clarence Jr. and his wife June of Cornwall, PA, Ralph and his wife Sharon, Larry and his wife Kathleen both of Lebanon, PA, step son Anthony R. Michael Sr. and his wife Tasha Hahn-Michael, step daughters, Kimberly Calder and her husband Victor F. of Fountain Hill, Sandra Brotzman and her husband David of Palmer Twp., PA, step grandchildren, Jessica Calder, Robert Lewullis, Laura Brotzman, and Sage Brotzman, step greatgrandchildren, Anthony R. Michael Jr. and Zoe Kuchera. He is preceded in death by his brothers Irvin and Chuck Firestone.

Services: A calling hour will be held in St. Pauls Church Thursday December 3, 2009 from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am. Interment will be private.

Memorial Contributions: Contributions in memory of Bruce may be made to the American Cancer Society Lehigh Valley Unit 3893 Adler Place Bethlehem, PA 18017.