Paul J. Burits Jr., 84, of Northampton, died April 8, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Theresa K. (Hyla) Burits.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Paul J. Sr. and Caroline (Bugnits) Burits.

He was a Northampton High School graduate.

He was in the U.S. Army.

He was a worker leader for Bethlehem Steel for many years.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton.

He was a member of Alliance Fire Company.

He is survived by three sons, Robert, John and Donald his wife Kathy; a daughter, Michele Moser and her husband Ricky; five grandchildren, Joseph, Maura, Megan, Maria and Luke; and two great-grandchildren, Lane and Kara.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Caroline and Helen.

Services are private.

Contributions may be made to Renaissance Home activity fund, 1001 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067; or to Animals in Distress, P.O. Box 609, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, 18036.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.